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New treatment option for Aging
Official title Resistance Exercise Training in the Older Population With Obesity
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06367296
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Background: Aging leads to an alteration in the immune response, characterized by a chronic inflammatory state, and a progressive decrease in muscle quantity and quality, a situation that increases in women and in the presence of obesity. With respect to muscle quality, intramuscular infiltration of adipose tissue has been considered a relevant parameter, involved in the relationship between aging-obesity-inflammation.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 to 79, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Older women between 60 and 79 years old who live in the community, that is, they do not live in nursing homes or similar.
- Older people with normal weight (BMI=18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 and % fat \ 32).
- Cognitive ability to follow verbal orders.
You likely can't join if
- Neuromuscular or mobility disorders that do not allow resistance training to be carried out safely (debilitating arthritis, spasticity/rigidity...
- Use of nutritional supplementation that can regulate skeletal muscle (leucine, glutamine, casein, whey-protein, fatty acids and creatine).
- Untreated and/or uncontrolled chronic diseases.
- Have carried out a training program with resistance exercises in the last 6 months.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Temuco, Araucania, Chile
- Temuco, IX Región de La Araucanía, Chile
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 60 years to 79 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Temuco, Araucania, Chile; Temuco, IX Región de La Araucanía, Chile. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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