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Is Resistance Exercise More Effective Than Endurance in Reducing Obesity Relapse in Post-bariatric Surgery Patients

Portugal100 participantsStarted 2022-12-15

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of resistance exercise and endurance in post-bariatric surgery patients with insuficcient weight loss. The main question it aims to answer is: * Is resistance exercise more effective than endurance exercise in preventing obesity relapse in post-bariatric surgery patients with insuficcient weight loss? * Is resistance exercise more effective than endurance exercise in increasing resting metabolic rate in post-bariatric surgery patients with insuficcient weight loss? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the following groups: * Resistance group: performing resistance exercise-training for 16 weeks * Endurace group: performing endurance exercise-training for 16 weeks * Control group: no intervention / standard medical care

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years (until the end of intervention) * Having performed primary bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve or RYGB methods) in the prior 18 to 24 months in S. João Hospital center. * Willing to participate and commit to intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Already taking part in a structured exercise programme. * Presenting health condition contraindicating exercise practice * Inability to commit with intervention

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Percent fat mass

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Resting metabolic rate

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05632718

SponsorUniversidade do Porto

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-30

Contact for this trial

Tiago L Montanha, MSc

+351 22 04 25 200 lmontanha@fade.up.pt

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