Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Sustainable Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Managing Metabolic Disorders in Older Women

Spain140 participantsStarted 2025-06-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the impact of sustainable diet and exercise programs on metabolic health and quality of life in older women. Participants will be assigned to different intervention groups including supervised physical training, personalized dietary guidance based on the Mediterranean dietary pattern, or a combination of both. The programs will be implemented over several weeks, with continuous monitoring of variables such as body composition, functional capacity, strength, fatigue perception, sleep quality, and emotional well-being. The project also includes the development of a digital platform to support remote engagement and long-term health behavior change.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 65 years or older * Ability to walk independently or with assistive device * Capacity to provide informed consent * For groups with metabolic alterations: clinical diagnosis of metabolic syndrome based on standard criteria * For healthy volunteers: absence of diagnosed metabolic or cardiovascular disease Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed cognitive impairment or dementia * Unstable cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal condition * Participation in another structured lifestyle intervention during the study * Any medical contraindication for physical exercise * Severe mobility limitation preventing safe participation

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Weight

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Heigth

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

BMI

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Waist circunference

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Body fat percentage

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Health-related quality of life (SF-36 score)

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Fatigue and perceived effort

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Energy intake (kcal/day)

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07015307

SponsorUniversity of Alicante

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Weight

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Heigth

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

BMI

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Waist circunference

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Body fat percentage

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Health-related quality of life (SF-36 score)

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Fatigue and perceived effort

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12

Energy intake (kcal/day)

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 12