Duke Activity Score in People with Obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a simple questionnaire (the Duke Activity Status Index) to see how well it measures daily physical activity in people with obesity. If you have a BMI over 30 and are generally healthy, joining could help doctors find better ways to assess your fitness.
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Who can take part
- You must have a body mass index (BMI) over 30.
- You should not have any illness or condition that affects your physical abilities, like problems with your heart, lungs, muscles, or balance.
- You must be able to understand and follow directions for the tests we will do.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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