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The effects of home-based resistance training combined with Intermittent Fasting in women with overweight or obesity

The effects of home-based resistance training combined with Intermittent Fasting on body composition, muscle strength, mental health and eating behavior in women with overweight or obesity: A randomized clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250906067141N1
Enrollment
58
Registered
2025-10-19
Start date
2025-09-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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Conditions

Overweight and obesity. Obesity, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: subjects will perform selected resistance training, including bodyweight exercises and elastic band exercises, for approximately 50 minutes per session, 3 non-conse

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women between the ages of 20 and 45 Body mass index in the range of 25 to 35 Sedentary lifestyle (<150 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise) for 3 months prior to study initiation. Having a smart phone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and breastfeeding Smoking Alcohol consumption Menopause Participation in a weight loss or weight control program for 3 months prior to study initiation History of Kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, cancer, thyroid, cardiovascular and cardiovascular disorders, Infectious and inflammatory diseases, bariatric surgery, active stomach ulcers and acute gastrointestinal symptoms, ovarian removal, eating disorders such as binge eating, musculoskeletal diseases or neuropsychiatric disorders lead to limitation in training. Taking supplements that may affect on metabolism and appetite Subjects with sleep disorders and disrupted circadian rhythms Shift workers with variable schedules (e.g., night shifts)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Weight. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Digital scale.;Body fat mass measurement. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Bioimpedance.;Fat Free Mass measurement. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Bioimpedance.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Depression score in Beck Questionnaire. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Beck Depression questionnaire.;Anxiety score in Beck questionnaire. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Beck Anxiety Questionnaire.;Eating behavior. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Eating behavior Questionnaire.;Muscle strength. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Handgrip and 30-second sit-stand test (30CST).;Anthropometric measurements. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 8 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Body mass index will be calculated by dividing weight (kilograms) by height (meters) squared. The standing height of people will be measured using a standard height meter, without shoes and with an accuracy of half a centimeter. Waist circumference will be measured using a tape measure in the middle of the distance between the supra iliac bone and the last rib with an accuracy of 0.5 cm.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Afzalzadeh Naeini

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

afzalzade.f@gmail.com+98 21 8895 5742

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026