Improving recovery from COVID-19 by addressing obesity
Modifying Adiposity Through Behavioral Strategies to Improve COVID-19 Rehabilitation
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11166385
This study is looking at how losing weight can help older Veterans who are recovering from COVID-19 feel better and improve their health, and it’s designed for those who have been affected by the virus and want to enhance their recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11166385 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how behavioral strategies to reduce obesity can enhance rehabilitation outcomes for individuals recovering from COVID-19. It focuses on understanding the impact of excess body fat on physical functioning and overall health in older Veterans who have experienced post-acute sequelae of COVID-19. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of weight reduction on health-related quality of life and inflammation levels. Participants will be ethnically diverse older Veterans from specific VA Medical Centers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older Veterans who are recovering from COVID-19 and are overweight or obese.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recovering from COVID-19 or who are of normal weight may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies for COVID-19 survivors, particularly those struggling with obesity.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited formal research on this specific approach, related studies have shown that addressing obesity can positively impact recovery from various health conditions.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RYAN, ALICE S. — BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: RYAN, ALICE S.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: adverse sequelae of coronavirus disease, adverse sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019