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Exercise for Metabolic Disorders (Columbus Trial)

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Led By Steven R Smith, MD
Research Sponsored by Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes, Florida
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
History of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
Abnormal blood count/Anemia, or blood donation within the last 2 months
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline (day -6), day 0, day 5, day 12, day 18
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Summary

This trial will help researchers understand how different proteins and genetic codes affect muscles after exercise.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy men and women aged 18-40 who don't have Type 2 Diabetes or significant diseases affecting the kidneys, heart, liver, lungs, or nerves. Participants must not use certain weight-affecting drugs and should be free from recent surgeries or conditions that affect blood flow. They can't smoke or consume alcohol/caffeine before tests.
What is being tested?
The study aims to identify muscle-secreted factors that contribute to exercise's benefits by analyzing participants' responses to physical activity. Researchers will look for proteins and genetic markers linked with improved lipid oxidation.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention in this trial is exercise, side effects might include typical post-exercise symptoms such as muscle soreness, fatigue, and increased heart rate during activity.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have had a deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
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I have anemia or have donated blood in the last 2 months.
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I have not had major surgery on my abdomen, pelvis, or legs in the last 3 months.
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I have been diagnosed with a blood vessel problem in my legs.
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I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
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I have been pregnant or nursed a child in the last year.
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I have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
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I have severe varicose veins.
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I have cancer and may or may not be on chemotherapy.
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I have a genetic condition that affects blood clotting.
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I have nerve damage in my hands or feet.
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My family has a history of blood clots in the veins or lungs.
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I am on blood thinners or anti-platelet medications that can't be stopped for tests.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline (day -6), day 0, day 5, day 12, day 18
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline (day -6), day 0, day 5, day 12, day 18 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Measure change in mitochondrial capacity
Secondary study objectives
Measure change in mRNA/miRNA levels
Measure change of expression of proteins

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Group 1 - Regular exerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Alternate interval training and aerobic training and exercise
Group II: Group 2 - Athlete exerciseActive Control1 Intervention
Athletes are not given any intervention
Group III: Group 3 - Obese No ExerciseActive Control1 Intervention
The Obese group will not receive intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Exercise
2016
Completed Phase 1
~820

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes, FloridaLead Sponsor
40 Previous Clinical Trials
3,565 Total Patients Enrolled
AdventHealth Translational Research InstituteLead Sponsor
48 Previous Clinical Trials
5,572 Total Patients Enrolled
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research InstituteOTHER
8 Previous Clinical Trials
565 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Exercise Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01911091 — N/A
Lipid Disorders Research Study Groups: Group 1 - Regular exercise, Group 2 - Athlete exercise, Group 3 - Obese No Exercise
Lipid Disorders Clinical Trial 2023: Exercise Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01911091 — N/A
Exercise 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01911091 — N/A
~5 spots leftby Sep 2025