The purpose of this study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a novel, remotely delivered resistance training program.
This trial will enroll Black women with elevated cardiometabolic risk (e.g., overweight or obesity, pre- or established diabetes, and elevated or high blood pressure) in early-to-middle adulthood (n=36; age=30-64 years) with insufficient resistance training (RT) participation. This 4-month single group pilot trial evaluates the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a novel, remotely-delivered resistance training (RT) intervention. All participants will engage in RT during this trial and the web-based platform is the primary modality through which the remote RT intervention is delivered. Assessments are conducted at baseline and follow-up (month 4). Aim 1 will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the remotely delivered RT program. Aim 2 will examine the potential effects on RT behaviors. Aim 3 will examine the potential effects on clinical and patient-reported outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
36
A home-based resistance training condition that is delivered through a web-based platform.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
RECRUITINGFeasibility of recruitment
The number of participants enrolled in the trial
Time frame: Baseline
Feasibility of retention
The proportion of participants who complete the study out of those who enrolled in the study
Time frame: Month 4
Intervention adherence
The number of participants adhering to the intervention
Time frame: Month 4
Change in resistance training behaviors
The number of days of resistance training completed
Time frame: Baseline and Month 4
Change in blood pressure
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure measured by an automated device
Time frame: Baseline, Month 4
Change in HbA1C
HbA1C measured by a point-of-care device
Time frame: Baseline, Month 4
Change in body composition
Percent body fat measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Time frame: Baseline, Month 4
Change in handgrip strength
The highest value of 3 maximal attempts on each hand
Time frame: Baseline, Month 4
Change in the number of chair stands
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The number of chair stands completed in 30 seconds
Time frame: Baseline, Month 4