Physical Activity in Overweight Girls: Implications for Reversing Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
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Pittsburgh |
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Pennsylvania |
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Abdominal Obesity - Physical Activity |
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In this randomized controlled trial, we will examine the effect of a 3-month exercise
training (aerobic exercise versus resistance exercise) without calorie restriction on total
and regional adiposity, ectopic fat in the liver and skeletal muscle, and risk of type 2
diabetes in overweight girls.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy overweight (BMI >-95th) youth between 12 and 18 years of age
- Waist circumference >-75th percentile
- Sedentary (no structured exercise >2 times/week for past 6 months)
- Non-smokers, non-diabetic, no medical conditions
- Weight stable for past 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Smokers
- Diabetes
- Psychiatric disorders
- Syndromic obesity
- Pregnancy
- Taking medications known to affect study outcomes
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NCT01323088 |
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Principal Investigator
SoJung Lee, PhD
University of Pittsburgh
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N/A |
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
United States
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Site Status: N/A |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
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May 20, 2013 |
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