Exercise for Obesity
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to determine whether exercise training leads to changes in the white adipose tissue that are beneficial to the body's regulation of sugar and body weight.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Laurie J Goodyear, PhD
Principal Investigator
Joslin Diabetes Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults aged 25-55 with varying body weights and conditions: healthy, overweight, obese, or with type 2 diabetes. Participants should have a BMI within certain ranges depending on their health status and controlled HbA1c levels. Those pregnant, on specific medications, with severe hypertension or other serious health issues are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo a 10-week exercise program with varying intensity based on their group assignment
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in adipose tissue characteristics and metabolic homeostasis after the exercise program
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Exercise Intervention
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Joslin Diabetes Center
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator