Metabolic Syndrome XNCT00108329
Weight Loss in Diabetic, Older Obese Adults
A study testing Weight Loss in people with Metabolic Syndrome X, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Metabolic Syndrome X
- What is being tested?
- Weight Loss
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Apr 2003to Mar 2006
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 50 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age > 50 years,
- Body mass index (BMI) > 27kg/m(2),
- No prior history of diabetes or coronary disease,
- Sedentary
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
VA Maryland Health Care System
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
About this study
Official title: 5449 Genetics, Weight Loss and Glucose Metabolism in Older Obese Men
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.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome X
- Being tested
- Weight Loss
- Keywords
- aging, exercise, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance
- Medical subject headings
- Metabolic Syndrome, Motor Activity, Insulin Resistance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Weight LossBehavioural
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Apr 2005 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2003
- Study completionMar 2006
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Metabolic Syndrome XStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Sponsor type
- US federal agency
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00108329
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AGCG-005-00F
- Status last verified
- Apr 2007
- First submitted
- 14 Apr 2005
- Last updated
- 21 Jan 2009
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Jan 2009. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- 5449 Genetics, Weight Loss and Glucose Metabolism in Older Obese Men
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00108329
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AGCG-005-00F
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome X
- Keywords
- aging, exercise, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- US Department of Veterans AffairsUS federal agency
- Study start
- Apr 2003
- Study completion
- Mar 2006
- First posted
- 15 Apr 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age > 50 years,
- Body mass index (BMI) > 27kg/m(2),
- No prior history of diabetes or coronary disease,
- Sedentary
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Loss | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Jan 2009.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Weight Loss in people with Metabolic Syndrome X, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jan 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Jan 2009.