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Weight loss study with or without exercise programs for overweight women
The study will examine the effects of a 12-month lifestyle change program with or without exercise programs during the early stages of menopause for overweight or obese women who are at high risk of developing diabetes, as part of the SOMET project.
To be eligible for this project, a person must meet the following criteria:
- Women aged 45 to 55
- Overweight or obese
- Lack of period for 6 to 18 months
- Non-smoker
- Sedentary
- Without a heart disease or diabetes
Principal investigator: Dr. Rémi Rabasa-Lhoret. Project in collaboration with Dr. Irene Strychar (CHUM), as well as Dr. Denis Prud’homme and Dr. Eric Doucet (University of Ottawa).
For more information on this study, read the project brochure (in French only) or contact:
Sonia Fortin, nutritionist
Telephone: (514) 987-5570
Adresse de messagerie : sonia.fortin@ircm.qc.ca