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Exercise Training for Fat Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women

N/A
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Led By Michael J Ormsbee, PhD
Research Sponsored by Florida State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Prediabetes (HbA1c 5.7 - 6.4% or fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dL, or 2hr OGTT blood glucose 140 to 199 mg/dL)
Postmenopausal (50-70 yrs.)
Must not have
Musculoskeletal disease or injury that would otherwise prevent engagement in resistance and endurance training
Taking any medication affecting lipid metabolism
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks of resistance or endurance training
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will study how well resistance training improves fat metabolism in postmenopausal women with obesity and pre-diabetes, to see if it could help prevent type 2 diabetes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for postmenopausal women aged 50-70, who are obese with a BMI of 30-39.9 and have prediabetes. They should not be smokers or currently on hormone replacement therapy, and must be relatively inactive (not exercising more than twice a week). Women with certain medical conditions or taking medications affecting fat metabolism cannot participate.
What is being tested?
The study aims to compare the effects of resistance exercise versus endurance exercise on fat metabolism in postmenopausal women at risk for type 2 diabetes. It will assess how these exercises can influence body weight maintenance by altering the balance between fat breakdown and synthesis.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed, typical risks associated with physical activity may include muscle soreness, fatigue, joint stress, and increased heart rate during exercise. Participants will likely be monitored for any adverse reactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My blood sugar levels indicate I have prediabetes.
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I am a woman aged 50-70 and have gone through menopause.
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My BMI is between 30 and 39.9, indicating obesity.
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I am a woman aged 50-70 and have gone through menopause.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a condition or injury that stops me from doing physical exercises like lifting weights or running.
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I am taking medication that affects fat processing in my body.
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My thyroid, liver, and kidneys are functioning normally.
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I have diabetes.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks of resistance or endurance training
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks of resistance or endurance training for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Change from baseline gluteal adipose tissue glycerol concentration at 12 weeks
Change from baseline subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue glycerol concentration at 12 weeks
Change from baseline whole-body lipolysis at 12 weeks
Secondary study objectives
Change in adipogenesis
Change in blood flow as measured by ethanol concentrations in dialysate samples from subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue
Change in blood growth hormone concentrations
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Resistance ExerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants do regular resistance exercise for 12 weeks.
Group II: Endurance ExerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants do regular endurance exercise for 12 weeks.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Endurance Exercise
2012
N/A
~160
Resistance Exercise
2010
Completed Phase 4
~920

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Florida State UniversityLead Sponsor
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH
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Pennington Biomedical Research CenterOTHER
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Media Library

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~43 spots leftby May 2026