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Multimodal Intervention for Weight Management and Health in the Elderly Population

RecruitingNAAges 60 Years - anyAllUniversidade Cesumar (UNICESUMAR)
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Aging may be accompanied by changes in body composition, muscle strength, metabolic health, and well-being. In older adults with overweight or obesity, strategies that combine physical exercise, behavioral changes, and nutritional guidance may contribute to better health and the maintenance of healthier habits. This study aims to investigate the effects of a 16-week intervention combining resistance training, group cognitive behavioral therapy, and nutritional guidance for a higher-protein diet. Changes in body composition, muscle strength and function, vascular and metabolic health, cognitive function, psychological outcomes, quality of life, autonomy, self-care, and motivation for exercise and changes in eating habits will be assessed. The study will include adults aged 60 years or older who have low levels of physical activity and excess body fat. Participants will be randomly assig

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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.
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What it tests

  • Nutritional guidance focused on adopting a high-protein diet.
  • Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention
  • Resistance Training Program
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Where

1 site
UniCesumar - Centro Universitário Cesumar, Maringá, Paraná 87050-900
Maringá, Brazil
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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