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Exercise and diet combo may help obese seniors get fit

NCT ID NCT01048736

Disease control Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether losing weight through a controlled diet, along with a regular exercise program, can improve fitness in obese older adults. 180 sedentary people aged 60 and older with a BMI between 30 and 35 took part. The goal was to see if more fat loss leads to greater gains in aerobic capacity and walking endurance.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

180 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Oct 2009

Finished

Sep 2014

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI=30-34.9 kg/m2 * Sedentary for past 6 months (\<30 min, 3 d/wk of exercise, including walking) * Normal cognitive function (MMSE \>24) * No contraindications for participation in weight loss or exercise (e.g., severe arthritis or musculoskeletal disorders) * Able to provide own transportation to study visits and intervention * No drug abuse or excessive alcohol use (\> 7 drinks/week) * Not dependent on a cane or walker Exclusion Criteria: * Weight loss or gain (±5%) in past 6 months * Body weight \>136.4 kg (DXA limit is 300 lbs) * Smoker (No nicotine within past year) * Osteoporosis (T-score ≥ -2.5) * Abnormal kidney function tests * Insulin-dependent or uncontrolled diabetes * Uncontrolled hypertension (BP\>200/110 mmHg) * Hypertriglyceridemia (TG\>400 mg/dl) * Past or current ischemic heart disease, angina, heart failure, peripheral artery disease, stroke, chronic respiratory disease, uncontrolled endocrine/metabolic disease, neurological or hematological disease, clinically evident edema * Cancer requiring treatment in past 2 years, except non-melanoma skin cancers * Severe anemia (Hb\<10 g/100 ml) * Hip fracture, hip or knee replacement, or spinal surgery in past 6 months * Regular use of medications that influence study variables (growth/steroid hormones, estrogen, anti-inflammatory, beta blockers, etc.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Sedentary Behavior Weight Loss

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Obesity Older adults Sedentary

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest University

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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