Study of the Effects of Caloric Restriction and Exercise Training (SECRET)
Long Study Name: Study of the Effects of Caloric Restriction and Exercise Training
Study Type: physical activity/weight loss and cardiovascular
Study Purpose: The study includes several measures to address potential safety concerns regarding weight loss in elderly heart failure patients.
Study Design: The study will examine weight loss via caloric restriction, aerobic exercise training, a combination of caloric restriction and exercise training, and attention control in 100 patients with heart failure and normal ejection fraction (HFNEF) and body mass index >30.
Study Qualifications
- Age: at least 60
- Overweight
- Have high blood pressure OR get short of breath while going up hills or inclines
Study Duration
2 months
Study Benefits
- Health and medical screenings at no cost to you
- Participation in a physical activity program OR a diet program led by a specialist
Study Contact
If you are interested in the SECRET study, call 713-4702 or email jdbrown@wakehealth.edu