The Comparison of Energy in Take and Body Weight EXERCISE

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

198 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-12-31

Study Completion Date

2015-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study will compare the effect of two doses of exercise on energy intake and body weight. The comparison will be between three groups; two exercise groups and a control group. The exercise groups will not be provided with a dietary intervention and the study design also includes a non-exercise control group. E-Mechanic trial can make important contributions to understanding of the role of exercise dose in weight management. While it is accepted that regular exercise plays an important role in general health, the exact role of exercise in prevention of weight gain, weight loss and prevention of weight regain remains poorly understood despite exercise being widely prescribed for these purposes. The idea that current weight management exercise recommendations may produce increased energy intake (or other forms on compensation) resulting in disappointing weight loss is an important public health issue. The finding of this study could help shape future exercise and weight loss recommendations and treatment plans.

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Detailed Description

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The purpose of the E-MECHANIC Trial is to test the effect of two doses of exercise on energy intake, body weight, body composition, activity levels, and metabolic rate. The exercise doses will reflect current recommendations for: 1) general health (8 KKW), and 2) weight loss (20 KKW). A non-exercise control group will also be recruited. The primary outcome variables are: 1) energy intake, and 2) the discrepancy between expected weight loss and observed weight loss. Energy intake will be measured using doubly labeled water and laboratory-based food intake tests. Secondary outcome variables include resting metabolic rate, activity levels (excluding structured exercise), and body composition. Following a comprehensive baseline assessment, participants will be randomly assigned to the 8 KKW, 20 KKW, or control group in a 1:1:1 ratio. Additional assessments will be conducted at week 4, with another comprehensive assessment at week 24. The week 4 assessment is important to determine if endpoints change in the short-term, but not long-term.

Conditions

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Exercise Energy Body Weight

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

OTHER

Study Groups

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Exercise Group (20 KKW)

Exercise group will obtain 20 KKW, perform in 4-5 sessions per week for approximately 50-70 minutes per session.

No interventions assigned to this group

Exercise Group (8 KKW)

One exercise group will obtain 8KKW (kcal/kg/week) over 3-4 sessions per wee, which will result in each session lasting approximately 30 minutes

No interventions assigned to this group

Control group

This group will be instructed to maintain their baseline level of exercise.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or female 18 - 65 years old, inclusive

* Not exercising \> 20 minutes on \> 3 days/wk and taking \< 8000 steps/d over one week measured with step counters.
* BMI \> 25 kg/m2 and \< 40 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

* • Current consumption of more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week

* Plan to move out of the study area within the next 6 months or plan to be out of the study area for more than 4 weeks in the next 6 months
* Have another member of household participating in the study
* Residence too far from Pennington
* A past history and/or physical examination or laboratory findings of the following medical conditions:

* Cardiovascular disease (CVD) or disorders Potential participants with a history of CVD
* Blood Pressure Potential participants who are on a stable dose of antihypertensive medication, with the exception of beta-blockers, and whose blood pressure is controlled will be eligible for enrollment.
* Diabetes Potential participants with a previous diagnosis of diabetes (Type 1 or 2) or a fasting plasma glucose \>125 mg/dl will be excluded from the study.
* Blood lipids Potential participants whose LDL-C 190 mg/dl or TG levels 300 mg/dl will be referred to their physician.
* Hematologic disorders Participants diagnosed with hematologic disorders, including anemias, bleeding disorders, chronic thrombotic disorders, or hypercoagulable states, will not be allowed into the study.
* Recent blood donation or blood loss Blood donation or blood loss from surgery or trauma during the 6 weeks before the baseline evaluation
* Weight loss-20 or more kilograms in the past year Other exclusions.
* Hospitalization for mental illness within the past 5 years or currently undergoing treatment for severe mental illness. Plans to be out of the city more than 4 weeks over the next 6 months
* Other significant medical conditions Including but not limited to chronic or recurrent respiratory, gastrointestinal, neuromuscular, neurological, or psychiatric conditions. Musculoskeletal problems interfering with exercise.
* Autoimmune or collagen vascular diseases. Immunodeficiency diseases or a positive HIV test. Malignancies in the past 5 years, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer therapeutically controlled. Any other medical condition or disease that is life-threatening or that can interfere with or be aggravated by exercise

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes