why choose us

First received: April 17, 2023

Clinical Trial: Functional Fitness for Overweight or Obese Adults With Mobility Disabilities

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Mobility Limitation

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Functional Training for Overweight/Obese Adults With Mobility-related Disabilities

Brief Summary: Over 64 million people in the U.S. have a permanent disability, with mobility-related disability (MRD) representing the most prevalent disability type (13.7%).Adults with MRD are 66% more likely to be overweight or obese than their non-disabled peers.Exercise in adults with MRD is important for weight management and is associated with improvements in obesity-related health conditions including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, insulin processing/sensitivity, etc.However, over half (57%) of adults with MRD do not…

Read more