Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Health Promotion With Targeted Exercise Intervention for Decreasing Fall Risk and Inactivity in Aging Veterans With Obesity and Signs of Sarcopenia
Lead Sponsor:
VA Office of Research and Development
Conditions:
Falls
Sarcopenia
Eligibility:
All Genders
55+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Falls are a major health risk for older Veterans, especially those with both obesity and low muscle mass or strength (sarcopenia), which together increase the chances of falling and losing independenc...
Detailed Description
Veterans with age-related declines in muscle mass and function, known as sarcopenia, are more likely to experience a fall, functional decline, and have higher mortality risk. Experiencing falls and li...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Veteran status
- 55 years or older
- VA primary care provider
- Enrolled in the VA Maryland Health Care System for health care
- Body mass index between and including 30 - 40 kg/m\^2
- Showing signs of sarcopenia
Exclusion
- Poorly controlled hypertensin
- Home oxygen use
- Contraindications to exercise or resistance exercise
- Significant cognitive impairment
- Other medical condition precluding patient participation in this study per the medical judgement of the study team
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2026
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 30 2031
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07206368
Start Date
April 1 2026
End Date
May 30 2031
Last Update
October 3 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201