Status:
COMPLETED
Curves 30/30 Study
Lead Sponsor:
Texas A&M University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Curves International
Conditions:
Weight Loss
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether following a high carbohydrate/low fat diet or high protein/low fat diet for 30-days several times during six months of participating in the Curves fit...
Detailed Description
The Curves International fitness and weight loss program has become a very popular means of promoting health and fitness among women. The program involves a 30-minute circuit training program and a we...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participant is female;
- Participant is post-menopausal;
- Participant is between the ages of 18 and 45;
- Participant is sedentary, overweight (BMI \> 27) and post-menopausal;
Exclusion
- Participant has any metabolic disorders including known electrolyte abnormalities, heart disease, arrhythmias, diabetes, or thyroid disease;
- Participant has a history of hypertension, hepatorenal, musculoskeletal, autoimmune or neurological disease;
- Participant is taking thyroid, hyperlipidemic, hypoglycemic, anti-hypertensive or androgenic medications;
- Participant has taken ergogenic levels of nutritional supplements that may affect muscle mass (i.e., creatine, HMB, etc.), anabolic/catabolic hormone levels (i.e., androstenedione, DHEA, etc.) or weight loss (i.e., ephedra, thermogenics, etc.) within three months prior to the start of the study;
- Participant is consistently taking 500 mg or more of a Calcium supplement per day;
- Participant is receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT);
- Participant is involved in a planned exercise program within 3 - 6 months prior to the start of the study;
- Participant has lost \> 20 lbs. within the last 3 - 6 months;
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 18 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 3 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
57 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04344821
Start Date
May 18 2009
End Date
May 3 2012
Last Update
April 15 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory
College Station, Texas, United States, 77843