Strength Training Following Gastric Bypass for Obesity

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)24 enrolled

Overview

We will assess whether undesirable loss of lean tissue following gastric bypass surgery for obesity can be minimized by protein supplementation and exercise training.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

strength trainingBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 52 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

* clinically severe obesity * candidate for bypass surgery * new york city local address * willing to visit hospital weekly

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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