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Enhancing Fitness in Older Overweight Vets With Impaired Fasting Glucose
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Physical Activity Counseling for Impaired Glucose Tolerance and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 302 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study targets older adults (ages 60 and over) who are overweight (body mass index 25-40) with impaired fasting glucose (100 - 125). We propose a three-year, randomized controlled clinical trial (n=300) to determine the effect of a one-year physical activity counseling intervention on glucose metabolism and secondary outcomes compared to usual care.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Physical activity (PA) counseling program with the following components: a baseline in-person counseling session; telephone calls biweekly for 6 weeks then monthly; one physician endorsement of PA in a primary care clinic visit; monthly automated telephone calls from the primary care provider encouraging PA; and (5) quarterly mailed materials providing personalized feedback.