NCT01100450

Brief Summary

To test the strength and physical performance outcomes of a 12-week progressive resistance training (PRT) exercise program in a small cohort of patients with Class III obesity who are preparing for bariatric weight loss surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess. The study will also test patient compliance to the 12 week PRT program. Whereas PRT exercise is currently recommended as a part of preoperative clinical care for bariatric surgery patients, little research has been done to measure the acceptance and effectiveness of a standardized PRT exercise protocol for improving health and perioperative care. Preliminary data from this study could be used to justify larger studies and further investigation.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
6

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 16, 2009

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 9, 2010

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

March 24, 2017

Status Verified

March 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

October 16, 2009

Last Update Submit

March 22, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

bariatric surgeryclass III obesityresistance trainingstrengthfitness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • 6-Minute Walk Test

    Subjects are instructed to walk from one end to the other of a 30- meter hallway at their own pace, while attempting to cover as much ground as possible in the allotted 6 minutes. Subjects are allowed to stop and rest during the test, but were instructed to resume walking as soon as they felt able to do so. Total distance walked was recorded at the end of the test.

    Before training - Week 1

  • 6-Minute Walk Test

    Subjects are instructed to walk from one end to the other of a 30- meter hallway at their own pace, while attempting to cover as much ground as possible in the allotted 6 minutes. Subjects are allowed to stop and rest during the test, but were instructed to resume walking as soon as they felt able to do so. Total distance walked was recorded at the end of the test.

    After training - Week 12

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Muscle Fatigability Test

    Before training-Week 1

  • 1-repetition maximum muscle strength test

    Before training-Week 1

  • Muscle Fatigability Test

    After training-Week 12

  • 1-repetition maximum muscle strength test

    After training - Week 12

Study Arms (1)

Resistance Training

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Progressive Resistance Training

Interventions

12-week progressive resistance training (PRT) exercise program

Resistance Training

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Men and women 18-65 years old
  • A BMI of ≥40 kg/m2
  • Considering Weight Loss Surgery at BIDMC
  • Participating in multidisciplinary preoperative program:
  • been determined by a mental health professional (i.e., psychologist or social worker) to be well-informed, motivated, and not symptomatic for psychopathology that would put the person at risk for injury or failure with WLS
  • expressed strong desire for significant weight loss
  • experienced documented failure of long-term weight loss using nonsurgical methods
  • been informed of and accepts risks of surgery
  • Cleared by their primary care physician to be in stable health and capable of moderate level exercise
  • Willing to comply with expected attendance and participation at all intervention sessions and testing appointments
  • Has reliable transportation to the intervention location

You may not qualify if:

  • Orthopedic limitations that would preclude exercise testing and training

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

Location

Boston Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

ObesityObesity, Morbid

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • George L Blackburn, MD, PhD

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor of Surgery

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 16, 2009

First Posted

April 9, 2010

Study Start

September 1, 2009

Primary Completion

March 1, 2011

Study Completion

March 1, 2011

Last Updated

March 24, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-03

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