Weight Loss in Diabetic, Older Obese Adults

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Conditions studied: Metabolic Syndrome X

In brief

This study examines the effects of weight loss and aerobic exercise training on sugar metabolism and other risk factors for heart disease in obese older individuals.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00108329

Run by

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Starts

2003-04-01

Expected to finish

2006-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-01-21

Who can join

Age: 50 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age > 50 years,
• Body mass index (BMI) > 27kg/m(2),
• No prior history of diabetes or coronary disease,
• Sedentary

Where it is running

• VA Maryland Health Care System — Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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