Study details
Enrolling now
Effects of Obesity in the Aged
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
NCT IDNCT05028309ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
72
Study length
about 4.8 years
Ages
65–75
Locations
1 site in TX
About this study
This trial is testing whether obesity affects lung function and exercise tolerance in older adults. A treatment called mechanical unloading of the thorax using an external cuirass will be used to see if it improves these issues, especially for those with respiratory symptoms.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Mechanical unloading of the Thorax using an external cuirass
Primary goalHADS
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low7%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.
Endpoints
Primary: HADS
Secondary: Changes in FEV1/FVC Ratio, Changes in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)
Body systems
Endocrinology