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DNA Methylation Modifier
Exercise Training for Vascular Dysfunction in Obesity
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Abeer Mohamed, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Illinois at Chicago
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Between ages 18-50 years
Approved for a bariatric surgery
Must not have
Individuals with current cancer, heart, kidney or liver disease, gallbladder disease or acute or chronic inflammatory diseases (including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune diseases and genetic diseases)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up month 24-30
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is testing if reducing inflammation through exercise can help improve vascular function in obese people.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-50 with severe obesity (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2) who are approved for bariatric surgery but not currently pregnant. It excludes those with cancer, heart, kidney or liver diseases, gallbladder disease, inflammatory/autoimmune conditions, smokers, and substance abusers.
What is being tested?
The study investigates if aerobic exercise can improve blood vessel function and reduce inflammation in obese individuals by altering DNA methylation—a process affecting gene activity without changing the DNA sequence itself.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed for exercise training interventions in this context, typical risks may include muscle soreness, fatigue, joint pain or injury. The intensity of these side effects varies from person to person.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am between 18 and 50 years old.
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I am approved for weight loss surgery.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I have a current diagnosis of cancer, heart, kidney, liver, gallbladder disease, or an inflammatory/autoimmune condition.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ month 24-30
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~month 24-30
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
DNA methylation status of adipocytokines in obese individuals
Secondary study objectives
Flow induced dilation
Vascular health biomarkers in obese individuals before and after exercise training
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: ExercisingActive Control1 Intervention
12 weeks of aerobic exercise training
Group II: Non-exercisingActive Control1 Intervention
standard of care
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Illinois at ChicagoLead Sponsor
640 Previous Clinical Trials
1,568,628 Total Patients Enrolled
36 Trials studying Obesity
10,199 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)NIH
3,944 Previous Clinical Trials
47,799,749 Total Patients Enrolled
255 Trials studying Obesity
211,596 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Abeer Mohamed, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a current diagnosis of cancer, heart, kidney, liver, gallbladder disease, or an inflammatory/autoimmune condition.I am between 18 and 50 years old.I am approved for weight loss surgery.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Exercising
- Group 2: Non-exercising
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.