The OSMOSIS-P Study
This trial aims to determine whether targeted exercise can prevent muscle and bone declines during dieting in obese older adults.
Benefits to you
- Individually-tailored diet for weight loss including protein and vitamin D supplements
- Free health check-up that includes blood and physical performance tests, bone density and body composition scans
- Bone and muscle targeted exercise program with free gym membership at Monash Medical Centre (for half of study participants)
Commitment
- 1 x 2hr appointment for screening
- 2 x 3hr appointments involving; breakfast, blood tests, questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, physical performance tests, bone density and body composition scans
- Regular dietary consultation by phone call or face-to-face over 12 weeks
- 2 x 45min gym-based exercise sessions per week for 12 weeks (for half of study participants)
- 150 mins per week home-based exercise (for half of study participants)
Eligibility
- Aged 65-89 years
- Body Mass Index ≥ 30kg/m2
- Able to walk across a room unaided
For further enquiries please contact med-bmrg@monash.edu