NCT01705951

Brief Summary

This project is prompted by the urgent public health need to identify novel strategies to prevent and treat tobacco-related cardiovascular disease (CVD) and by compelling pilot data that suggests cessation of smoking results in rapid amelioration of endothelial function. The higher prevalence of CVD and metabolic syndrome in smokers have become major health care concerns. Therefore, finding optimal intervention strategies to combat these growing epidemics is imperative. We are investigating the efficacy of resistance training to ameliorate endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, inflammation, and insulin resistance in four groups: presence or absence of resistance training with or without cessation treatment + nicotine replacement. The investigators hypothesize that resistance training will improve cardiovascular function in smokers; however, the responses will be better in those who also stop smoking. In addition, resistance training will decrease smoking, however, the effects of counseling and nicotine replacement alone or counseling and nicotine replacement in conjunction with resistance training will be better than resistance training alone.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2011

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2011

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 5, 2012

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 12, 2012

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

October 12, 2012

Status Verified

October 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

2.7 years

First QC Date

October 5, 2012

Last Update Submit

October 11, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

SmokingInsulin resistanceMetabolic SyndromeEndothelial FunctionSmoking CessationResistance TrainingNicotine ReplacementExerciseCardiovascular DiseaseArterial StiffnessBody Composition

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Endothelial function as determined by brachial artery Flow-Mediated Dilation (FMD)

    12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Smoking cessation percentage

    12 weeks

  • Arterial stiffness (including PWV and AIx)

    12 weeks

  • Number of cigarettes smoked

    12 weeks

Other Outcomes (5)

  • Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPC) count

    12 weeks

  • Insulin sensitivity by Frequently Sampled Intravenous Glucose Tolerance Test (FSIVGTT)

    12 Weeks

  • Plasma biomarkers inflammation/oxidative stress (oxidized low density lipoprotein (OxLDL), CRP)

    12 Weeks

  • +2 more other outcomes

Study Arms (4)

Group 1: Resistance Training/Nicotine Replacement

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: Resistance Training (RT)Biological: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Group 2: Resistance Training only

EXPERIMENTAL
Other: Resistance Training (RT)

Group 3: Nicotine Replacement Therapy only

EXPERIMENTAL
Biological: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Group 4: Control; no RT and no NRT

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Resistance Training program 3x/week at 60 minutes per session for 12 weeks.

Group 1: Resistance Training/Nicotine ReplacementGroup 2: Resistance Training only

Nicotine patch for 12 weeks (21mg, 14mg, 7mg.) and referral to California Smoker's Helpline for 6 sessions of smoking cessation counseling.

Also known as: GlaxoSmithKline Nicoderm CQ patch
Group 1: Resistance Training/Nicotine ReplacementGroup 3: Nicotine Replacement Therapy only

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 35 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Young Adults (18-35 yrs.)
  • Male and female smokers
  • Smokers (smoked at least one cigarette a day for 15 or more days in the last month and has smoked 100 cigarettes in life)
  • years experience consistently exercising/training at ≤2 days/wk of RT and ≤1 day/wk of aerobic exercise
  • Capable of providing informed consent
  • UCLA students/staff and Non UCLA student/staff
  • Participant in good health as determined by baseline visit

You may not qualify if:

  • Documented CAD
  • Has had cardiac surgery
  • Currently in weight loss or exercise program in the 6 months prior to participation.
  • Use of medications that influence CV function or preclude the ability to train
  • Syndromes or prescribed medications that may influence CVD, body composition, or insulin action (e.g. prednisone, Ritalin, Adderall, GH)
  • Unable to exercise
  • Diagnosed with syndromes or diseases that may influence body composition and CV risk (e.g. Cushing syndrome).
  • Known heart arrhythmia and/or abnormalities found in electrocardiogram (ECG) reading that would prevent someone from performing the exercise intervention. If the subject demonstrates abnormal ECG during their pre-intervention visit (or any follow-up visit) the subject's ECG will be reviewed (for approval) by a cardiologist to continue in the study.
  • Pregnant
  • Use of hormonal contraceptives
  • Currently in a smoking cessation program including use of NRT within the month of participation

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of California, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

SmokingInsulin ResistanceMetabolic SyndromeSmoking CessationMotor ActivityCardiovascular Diseases

Interventions

Resistance TrainingNicotine Replacement Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BehaviorHyperinsulinismGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesHealth Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exercise TherapyRehabilitationAftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesPhysical Conditioning, HumanExerciseMotor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological PhenomenaDrug Therapy

Study Officials

  • Christian K Roberts, Ph.D

    University of California, Los Angeles

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Exercise and Metabolic Disease Laboratory

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Research Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 5, 2012

First Posted

October 12, 2012

Study Start

April 1, 2011

Primary Completion

December 1, 2013

Study Completion

December 1, 2013

Last Updated

October 12, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-10

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