Investigating Fitness Interventions in the Elderly (INFINITE)
Long Study Name: Investigating Fitness Interventions in the Elderly
Study Type: Physical activity/weight loss
Study Purpose:
The INFINITE study will determine the effects of eating fewer calories while taking part in an aerobic exercise program (walking on a treadmill).
Study Design:
Random (by chance) assignment to one of three groups: an exercise group, an exercise group with moderate calorie restriction, or an exercise group with intensive calorie restriction
Partial List of Study Qualifications:
- Age: 65-79
- Overweight
- Sedentary lifestyle for the past 6 months
- Not dependent on a cane or walker
- Not part of another research study
- Not a smoker
- No osteoporosis, abnormal kidney function, insulin dependent or uncontrolled diabetes, or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Willing to exercise 4 days a week for 5 months
Study Duration: 5 months
Study Benefits:
- Health and medical screenings at no cost to you
- Participation in a physical activity/weight loss program led by trained specialists
Study Contact:
If you are interested in the INFINITE study, call 713-8503 or email chcrotts@wakehealth.edu