Comparing resistance and endurance exercise for preventing obesity relapse in post-bariatric surgery patients
Searching for the Optimal Exercise Training Regimen for Reducing Obesity Relapse in Post Bariatric Surgery Patients With Insufficient Weight Loss - BariOPTIMIZE Randomized Parallel-arm Clinical Trial
NA · Universidade do Porto · NCT05632718
This study is testing whether resistance exercise or endurance exercise helps post-bariatric surgery patients avoid regaining weight after not losing enough.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidade do Porto (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Porto) |
| Trial ID | NCT05632718 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of resistance exercise versus endurance exercise in preventing obesity relapse among post-bariatric surgery patients who have experienced insufficient weight loss. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a resistance exercise group, an endurance exercise group, or a control group receiving standard medical care. The study will assess changes in resting metabolic rate, pressure pain threshold, spine mobility, and thoracolumbar strength over a 16-week intervention period. The goal is to determine which exercise modality is more beneficial for this patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 who have undergone primary bariatric surgery within the last 18 to 24 months and are experiencing insufficient weight loss.
Not a fit: Patients currently participating in a structured exercise program or those with health conditions contraindicating exercise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the most effective exercise regimen for preventing obesity relapse in post-bariatric surgery patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on exercise post-bariatric surgery, this specific comparison of resistance versus endurance exercise in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years (until the end of intervention) * Having performed primary bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve or RYGB methods) in the prior 18 to 24 months in S. João Hospital center. * Willing to participate and commit to intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Already taking part in a structured exercise programme. * Presenting health condition contraindicating exercise practice * Inability to commit with intervention
Where this trial is running
Porto
- FADEUP — Porto, Portugal (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tiago L Montanha, MSc
- Email: lmontanha@fade.up.pt
- Phone: +351 22 04 25 200
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Bariatric Surgery Patients, Bariatric surgery, Resistance exercise, Resting metabolic rate