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Study NCT ID:
NCT00384345
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-10-06
First Post:
2006-10-04
Brief Title:
Exercise and Bright Light Treatment Effects on Body Weight and Composition
Sponsor:
University Health Network Toronto
Organization:
University Health Network Toronto
Study Overview
Official Title:
Moderate Exercise and Bright Light Treatment in Overweight Individuals
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Bright light therapy has been used to safely and effectively treat conditions such as Seasonal Affective Disorder and to regularize sleep in patients with circadian rhythm disorder Based on evidence of the link between bright light serotonin mood and carbohydrate metabolism it has been suggested that bright light therapy can improve weight loss but the literature on the subject is sparse Further the literature suggests that apart from any changes in mood and carbohydrate metabolism bright light may reduce the unpleasant side-effects of exercise and increase compliance to an exercise program
Detailed Description:
Objective Increased physical activity is important given the concern over the growing rates of obesity Bright light therapy has the potential to enhancing serotonin levels impact on carbohydrate metabolism and reducing soreness and hyperthermia associated with physical activity The aim of this study is to conduct a controlled investigation of the effects of bright light therapy and exercise on weight loss and body composition in overweight individuals
Research Methods and Procedures Twenty-five overweight male and female subjects will be assigned to 6 weeks of moderate exercise with or without bright light treatment Outcome measure included changes in body mass and body composition and ratings of mood seasonality and sleep
Research Methods and Procedures Twenty-five overweight male and female subjects will be assigned to 6 weeks of moderate exercise with or without bright light treatment Outcome measure included changes in body mass and body composition and ratings of mood seasonality and sleep
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None