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What should be the preferred exercise modality for overweight and obese individuals? Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Authors: Lene Aasdahl, Vegard Moe Iversen, Eva Skovlund, Dagfinn Aune, Marius Steiro Fimland

Published in: Systematic Reviews | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Background

Obesity is a global epidemic with profound consequences for individuals and societies. Physical exercise is important to weight reduction and weight loss maintenance. However, results on what the most effective type of exercise are unclear. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the effects of various exercise modalities with and without caloric restriction on body composition and metabolic health outcomes in overweight and obese adults.

Methods

We will perform a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Embase (via Ovid) and CENTRAL (through the Cochrane Library). Relevant papers will be screened in two stages: first, by title and abstract and then the full text of the remaining papers. Two reviewers will screen all the studies, and any disagreements will be discussed with and resolved by a third reviewer. Data extraction and risk of bias assessment will be performed using a pre-piloted form. A network meta-analysis combining direct and indirect treatment effect estimates will be conducted if adequate data are available. The quality of the evidence will be judged using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.

Discussion

The results of this proposed systematic review and meta-analysis will identify whether any exercise modality should be preferred for overweight and obese adults, as well as assess the quality of the evidence. This knowledge has potential importance for clinicians and patients.

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Title: What should be the preferred exercise modality for overweight and obese individuals? Protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Authors: Lene Aasdahl
Vegard Moe Iversen
Eva Skovlund
Dagfinn Aune
Marius Steiro Fimland
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: Overweight
Published in: Systematic Reviews / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 2046-4053
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-019-0964-1

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