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Intermittent Fasting for Obesity (POWER-VET Trial)
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Recruiting
Led By Alice S. Ryan, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
50-75 years of age
Postmenopausal status for women
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, after 12 weeks of weight loss+exercise, and at 36-week weight maintenance
Awards & highlights
POWER-VET Trial Summary
This trial suggests that fasting could be an effective alternative to traditional weight-loss methods.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for veterans aged 50-75 with a BMI of 25-40, including postmenopausal women. It's not suitable for those who've had significant weight changes recently, are on blood thinners (for muscle biopsies), have impaired kidney function, serious liver disease, uncontrolled diabetes, or active major health conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing traditional weight maintenance methods against the addition of intermittent fasting to see if it helps prevent weight regain after loss. The goal is to find cost-effective strategies for managing obesity in adults.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the trial itself doesn't involve medication that could cause side effects, intermittent fasting may lead to hunger pangs, fatigue, headaches or irritability initially as the body adjusts to new eating patterns.
POWER-VET Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 50 and 75 years old.
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I am a woman who has gone through menopause.
POWER-VET Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, after 12 weeks of weight loss+exercise, and at 36-week weight maintenance
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, after 12 weeks of weight loss+exercise, and at 36-week weight maintenance
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Body Weight
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Gait Speed
Change in LPL
Change in body fat
POWER-VET Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Weight Maintenance + Intermittent FastingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Heart Healthy nutrition, walking, resistance band exercise and intermittent fasting (2 small meals per day) one day per week for 24 weeks.
Group II: Weight MaintenanceActive Control1 Intervention
Heart Healthy nutrition, walking, resistance band exercise
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Who is running the clinical trial?
South Texas Veterans Health Care SystemFED
18 Previous Clinical Trials
5,893 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Obesity
150 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Baltimore VA Medical CenterFED
32 Previous Clinical Trials
2,925 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Obesity
150 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical CenterUNKNOWN
4 Previous Clinical Trials
291 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Obesity
150 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, as reported by yourself.I have a condition that makes it hard for me to do physical tests.I do not have active inflammatory, autoimmune, infectious, hepatic, gastrointestinal, malignant, or psychiatric diseases.I am between 50 and 75 years old.My kidney function is impaired with creatinine levels above 1.5 mg/dl.My diabetes is not under control, with HbA1c over 10% or I am using insulin.Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 40, which means you are overweight or obese.You have gained or lost more than 5 kilograms of weight in the past month.I am taking blood thinners for a muscle biopsy.My liver tests are more than 2.5 times the normal limit.I am a woman who has gone through menopause.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Weight Maintenance
- Group 2: Weight Maintenance + Intermittent Fasting
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Obesity Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04131647 — N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does this trial currently accept participants?
"This clinical trial, first published on March 1st of 2021, is still accepting participants. The details have been recently refreshed as of February 9th 2022 according to the information available at clinicialtrials.gov."
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Could I potentially qualify to enroll in this research trial?
"This clinical trial seeks 154 people between the ages of 50 and 75 who are classified as overweight. Preference will be given to veterans, postmenopausal women, with a BMI range from 25-40 kg/m2."
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What is the maximum number of participants being admitted to this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical trial is presently recruiting participants; it was initially posted on March 1st 2021 and underwent its latest update on February 9th 2022. This research requires 154 individuals to be enrolled from 2 separate locations."
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Is there an age limitation for enrolment in this clinical experiment?
"According to the requirements set forth by this medical trial, eligible participants must be between 50 and 75 years of age."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Washington
Maryland
Texas
How old are they?
65+
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD
South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+
0
Why did patients apply to this trial?
Sounded like it could help me. I need something to get me started to weight loss.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
I have tried diets and exercise and considering surgery. Before i gi that route want to see if this research will help me.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
How responsive is this trial?
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Most responsive sites:
- South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX: < 24 hours
Average response time
- < 2 Days
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