Bariatric surgery may attenuate insulin resistance and low-grade inflammation in obese subjects. This trial aims to test whether exercise training can add to the benefits of bariatric surgery on insulin sensitivity and inflammation. In addition, this study aims to investigate whether exercise training can counteract bone loss induced by bariatric surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Exercise training will comprise aerobic and strength exercises
University of Sao Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
RECRUITINGinsulin sensitivity as assessed by surrogates of insulin sensitivity
Time frame: 6 months
body composition as assessed by densitometry (DEXA)
bone mass, lean mass and fat mass
Time frame: 6 months
profile of cytokines
Time frame: 6 months
physical activity level as assessed by accelerometry
Time frame: 6 months
quality of life as assessed by questionnaires (composite)
Time frame: 6 months
muscle function as assessed by a battery of tests
timed-stands test, timed-up-ang-go test, maximal strength tests
Time frame: 6 months
risk of cardiovascular events as assessed by questionnaires (composite)
Time frame: 6 months
aerobic conditioning as assessed by a cardiopulmonary test.
Time frame: 6 months
depression and anxiety as assessed by questionnaires (composite)
Time frame: 6 months
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