The Comparison of Energy in Take and Body Weight EXERCISE
E-MECHANIC
Examination of Mechanisms (E-MECHANIC) of Exercise-induced Weight Compensation
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observational
198
1 country
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Brief Summary
This study will compare the effect of two doses of exercise on energy intake and body weight. The comparison will be between three groups; two exercise groups and a control group. The exercise groups will not be provided with a dietary intervention and the study design also includes a non-exercise control group. E-Mechanic trial can make important contributions to understanding of the role of exercise dose in weight management. While it is accepted that regular exercise plays an important role in general health, the exact role of exercise in prevention of weight gain, weight loss and prevention of weight regain remains poorly understood despite exercise being widely prescribed for these purposes. The idea that current weight management exercise recommendations may produce increased energy intake (or other forms on compensation) resulting in disappointing weight loss is an important public health issue. The finding of this study could help shape future exercise and weight loss recommendations and treatment plans.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Dec 2010
Longer than P75 for all trials
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
December 1, 2010
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
December 20, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
December 21, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 1, 2015
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2015
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
December 10, 2024
CompletedJanuary 7, 2025
December 1, 2024
4.2 years
December 20, 2010
October 31, 2024
December 17, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
A Comparison of the Effects of Energy Balance With Three Groups. [Energy Intake, Adjusted DLW]
A comparison of three groups for the effects of energy balance: 1. Healthy Living, 2. Recommended dose exercise, and 3. High dose exercise. Random assignment is determined by chance. Healthy Living Group: Information tips on a variety of topics, including stress management, the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, and other health related matters. This information is sent directly to your cell phone or email address throughout the study. Encouragements are sent to attend monthly seminars on various health topics at Pennington. Maintain a baseline level of exercise throughout the study. Recommended Dose Exercise: 3 t0 4 low-intensity sessions per week, each lasting about 30 minutes, at Pennington Fitness and Wellness Center. All exercise will be done on a treadmill. High Dose Exercise: 4 to 5 high-intensity session s per week, each lasting about 50-70 minutes, at Pennington Fitness and wellness center. All exercise will be done on the treadmill.
6 months after screening
Study Arms (3)
Exercise Group (20 KKW)
Exercise group will obtain 20 KKW, perform in 4-5 sessions per week for approximately 50-70 minutes per session.
Exercise Group (8 KKW)
One exercise group will obtain 8KKW (kcal/kg/week) over 3-4 sessions per wee, which will result in each session lasting approximately 30 minutes
Control group
This group will be instructed to maintain their baseline level of exercise.
Eligibility Criteria
The study population group will be 198 sedentary, overweight and obese(BMI levels \> 25 kg/m2 and \< 40 kg/m2) individuals. Based on previous studies, we expect to enroll 132 females and 66 males. Participants will be randomly assigned to an 8 kcal/kg/week, 20 kcal/kg/week, or control group. The exercise groups will be closely monitored during exercise sessions for six months in our exercise-training laboratory.
You may qualify if:
- Male or female 18 - 65 years old, inclusive
- Not exercising \> 20 minutes on \> 3 days/wk and taking \< 8000 steps/d over one week measured with step counters.
- BMI \> 25 kg/m2 and \< 40 kg/m2
You may not qualify if:
- Current consumption of more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week
- Plan to move out of the study area within the next 6 months or plan to be out of the study area for more than 4 weeks in the next 6 months
- Have another member of household participating in the study
- Residence too far from Pennington
- A past history and/or physical examination or laboratory findings of the following medical conditions:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) or disorders Potential participants with a history of CVD
- Blood Pressure Potential participants who are on a stable dose of antihypertensive medication, with the exception of beta-blockers, and whose blood pressure is controlled will be eligible for enrollment.
- Diabetes Potential participants with a previous diagnosis of diabetes (Type 1 or 2) or a fasting plasma glucose \>125 mg/dl will be excluded from the study.
- Blood lipids Potential participants whose LDL-C 190 mg/dl or TG levels 300 mg/dl will be referred to their physician.
- Hematologic disorders Participants diagnosed with hematologic disorders, including anemias, bleeding disorders, chronic thrombotic disorders, or hypercoagulable states, will not be allowed into the study.
- Recent blood donation or blood loss Blood donation or blood loss from surgery or trauma during the 6 weeks before the baseline evaluation
- Hospitalization for mental illness within the past 5 years or currently undergoing treatment for severe mental illness. Plans to be out of the city more than 4 weeks over the next 6 months
- Other significant medical conditions Including but not limited to chronic or recurrent respiratory, gastrointestinal, neuromuscular, neurological, or psychiatric conditions. Musculoskeletal problems interfering with exercise.
- Autoimmune or collagen vascular diseases. Immunodeficiency diseases or a positive HIV test. Malignancies in the past 5 years, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer therapeutically controlled. Any other medical condition or disease that is life-threatening or that can interfere with or be aggravated by exercise
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States
Related Publications (4)
Dorling JL, Hochsmann C, Fearnbach SN, Apolzan JW, Hsia DS, Johannsen NM, Church TS, Martin CK. Initial Weight Change and Long-Term Changes in Weight and Compensation during Supervised Exercise Training. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2021 Aug 1;53(8):1675-1684. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002633.
PMID: 33731664DERIVEDMartin CK, Johnson WD, Myers CA, Apolzan JW, Earnest CP, Thomas DM, Rood JC, Johannsen NM, Tudor-Locke C, Harris M, Hsia DS, Church TS. Effect of different doses of supervised exercise on food intake, metabolism, and non-exercise physical activity: The E-MECHANIC randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2019 Sep 1;110(3):583-592. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/nqz054.
PMID: 31172175DERIVEDSarzynski MA, Ruiz-Ramie JJ, Barber JL, Slentz CA, Apolzan JW, McGarrah RW, Harris MN, Church TS, Borja MS, He Y, Oda MN, Martin CK, Kraus WE, Rohatgi A. Effects of Increasing Exercise Intensity and Dose on Multiple Measures of HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) Function. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2018 Apr;38(4):943-952. doi: 10.1161/ATVBAHA.117.310307. Epub 2018 Feb 8.
PMID: 29437573DERIVEDMyers CA, Johnson WD, Earnest CP, Rood JC, Tudor-Locke C, Johannsen NM, Cocreham S, Harris M, Church TS, Martin CK. Examination of mechanisms (E-MECHANIC) of exercise-induced weight compensation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2014 Jun 7;15:212. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-212.
PMID: 24906459DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Corby Martin
- Organization
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Corby Martin, PhD
PBRC
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Timothy Church, MD; MPH; PhD
PBRC Co-Principal Investigator
- STUDY CHAIR
Conrad Earnest, PhD
PBRC Co-Investigator
- STUDY CHAIR
Catrine Tudor-Locke, PhD
PBRC Co-Investigator
- STUDY CHAIR
William Johnson, PhD
PBRC Co-Investigator
- STUDY CHAIR
Jennifer Rood, PhD
PBRC Co-Investigator
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- No
- Restrictive Agreement
- No
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE CONTROL
- Time Perspective
- OTHER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
December 20, 2010
First Posted
December 21, 2010
Study Start
December 1, 2010
Primary Completion
March 1, 2015
Study Completion
December 1, 2015
Last Updated
January 7, 2025
Results First Posted
December 10, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-12