Multimodal Weight Management Program for Older Adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study evaluates a 16-week plan that combines resistance training, nutritional guidance for a high-protein diet, and group cognitive behavioral therapy to improve body composition, muscle strength, metabolic health, and quality of life in older adults with excess weight. Participants aged 60+ with low activity levels are randomly assigned to three groups to compare the effects of the different components, including a resistance-training-only group. Outcomes include body composition, muscle strength and function, vascular and metabolic health, cognitive function, psychological well-being, and autonomy. The trial is conducted at UniCesumar in Maringá, Brazil, and requires medical clearance for supervised exercise.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 60 years;
* Presence of excess adiposity/overweight or obesity, according to protocol criteria;
* Medical clearance to perform supervised physical exercises and the tests;
* No regular participation in structured resistance training over the past 5 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindication to resistance training or physical testing;
* Unstable or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease;
* Recent (\< 6 months) coronary or cerebrovascular event;
* Uncontrolled arterial hypertension;
* Untreated secondary/endocrine causes of obesity;
* Use of medications that significantly alter body mass or composition;
* Current use of anti-obesity medication, including GLP-1 agonists;
* History of bariatric surgery or scheduled procedure;
* Active weight loss process or weight fluctuation \> 5% in the last 6 months.

Where it's running

• UniCesumar - Centro Universitário Cesumar, Maringá, Paraná 87050-900
  Maringá, Brazil Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Vitor S Painelli, Dr. — UniCesumar - Centro Universitário Cesumar
• Study coordinator: Mariana S Januário, Bachelor's degree
• Email: marianapsicologaesporte@gmail.com
• Phone: +5544991042906

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.