Exercise to preserve muscle during weight-loss medication
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a supervised exercise program can help preserve muscle mass while taking weight-loss medications. If you are planning to start such medication, this study may help you maintain strength while losing weight.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 64 years old.
- You must have a diagnosis of obesity.
- You must be planning to start a weight-loss medication (like Ozempic or Wegovy).
- You must be able to do supervised strength training and undergo MRI scans.
- You must be able to understand and sign consent forms in Swedish.
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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