Trained for Obesity

USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, ND
Obesity+1 More Conditions75% HRR moderate intensity exercise - Other
Eligibility
18 - 50
All Sexes

Study Summary

This trial is testing how different levels of intensity of exercise affects blood signals that promote health.

Eligible Conditions
  • Obesity

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

1 of 3
N/A

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 8 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Pre-exercise, 0, 30, 60, 90 minutes post-exercise

Pre-exercise, 0, 30, 60, 90 minutes post-exercise
Change in plasma adipokine concentration
Body Weight Changes
Change in plasma myokine concentration
Week 0
Fat mass as assessed by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans
Fat-free lean mass as assessed by DXA scans
Minutes of physical activity, as assessed by activity tracker
Preference for intense physical activity and tolerance for exercise discomfort
Relative reinforcing value (RRV) of exercise
Usual modes of sedentary behavior

Trial Safety

Phase-Based Safety

1 of 3

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Trained
1 of 2
Untrained
1 of 2

Active Control

40 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Trained · No Placebo Group · N/A

TrainedActiveComparator Group · 3 Interventions: 75% HRR moderate intensity exercise, 50% heart rate reserve (HRR) low intensity exercise, Control no exercise · Intervention Types: Other, Other, Other
UntrainedActiveComparator Group · 3 Interventions: 75% HRR moderate intensity exercise, 50% heart rate reserve (HRR) low intensity exercise, Control no exercise · Intervention Types: Other, Other, Other

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: pre-exercise, 0, 30, 60, 90 minutes post-exercise

Who is running the clinical trial?

USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research CenterLead Sponsor
54 Previous Clinical Trials
3,430 Total Patients Enrolled
23 Trials studying Obesity
1,099 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
James Roemmich, PhDPrincipal Investigator - USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
14 Previous Clinical Trials
1,542 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Obesity
331 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18 - 50 · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You do not use tobacco products.
You are physically capable to do exercise without any safety concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there currently participants enrolled in this investigation?

"Confirmed by clinicaltrials.gov, this research is presently searching for participants and was first announced on January 10th 2020 with a recent update made October 9th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Could I potentially qualify for this clinical experiment?

"To be eligible for this trial, potential enrollees must have a BMI above the normal range and fall between 18-50 years of age. The investigation is seeking out 40 participants." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Is geriatric enrollment permissible for this experiment?

"This trial is searching for individuals aged 18 and older who are below the age of 50." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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How many participants are currently enrolled in this experiment?

"Affirmative. The details available on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrate that this scientific experiment is recruiting participants, having been initially posted on the 10th of January 2020 and last updated on the 9th of October 2022. 40 volunteers need to be recruited for this research from a single medical centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.