RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05880108

Modifying Adiposity Through Behavioral Strategies to Improve COVID-19 Rehabilitation


Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Jun 3, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The research in this VA Merit will examine the effects of obesity and Post-COVID Conditions (PCC) on physical functioning, health-related quality of life, and adipose tissue inflammatory and cellular senescence profiles in older Veterans. Further, it will evaluate whether a weight loss intervention, including dietary modification and exercise, in obese Veterans with and without PCC will reduce systemic and adipose tissue inflammation and senescence and promote PCC recovery.


Eligibility

Max Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called 12-weeks of Weight Loss and a behavioral approach called 12-weeks of Weight Stability for people with obesity and post-covid conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include up to age 80 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORAL12-weeks of Weight Loss

Participants will be asked to participate in a 1x/week center-based or tele-health nutrition diet class, 2x/week center-based exercise classes, and 1x/week exercise session conducted on their own for \~12 weeks.

BEHAVIORAL12-weeks of Weight Stability

Participants will be asked to participate in a 1x/week center-based or tele-health education class, 2x/week center-based stretching/balance classes, and 1x/week stretching/balance session conducted on their own for \~12 weeks.


Locations(2)

Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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