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New treatment option for Sedentary Behavior
Official title Sitting Interruption and Whole-body Cardiovascular Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05316571
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- There is strong evidence for the association between sedentary behaviors and cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke. However, the public currently has no clear guidance on how to limit or interrupt their sedentary behaviors.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 30 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aged between 30-60 years
- Insufficiently active: self-reported exercise \<90 minutes per week for the past 3 months
- Sedentary: self-reported sitting \>8 hours per day
- Self-reported ability to walk 4 blocks and climb 2 flights of stairs
- Possession of cellular phone able to receive text messages
You likely can't join if
- Use of assisted-walking devices
- Comorbid condition that would limit the ability to reduce sedentary behavior (e.g., musculoskeletal condition, current chemotherapy)
- Plans for major surgery within next 3 months
- Recent history (\<1 year) of ischemic heart disease, chronic heart failure, stroke, or chronic kidney disease
- Recent (\< 1 year) or planned bariatric surgery
- Systolic blood pressure ≥160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mmHg
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged between 30-60 years
- Insufficiently active: self-reported exercise \<90 minutes per week for the past 3 months
- Sedentary: self-reported sitting \>8 hours per day
- Self-reported ability to walk 4 blocks and climb 2 flights of stairs
- Possession of cellular phone able to receive text messages
- Use of assisted-walking devices
- Comorbid condition that would limit the ability to reduce sedentary behavior (e.g., musculoskeletal condition, current chemotherapy)
- Plans for major surgery within next 3 months
- Recent history (\<1 year) of ischemic heart disease, chronic heart failure, stroke, or chronic kidney disease
- Recent (\< 1 year) or planned bariatric surgery
- Systolic blood pressure ≥160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mmHg
- Current or recent (within last 6 months) pregnancy; current or recent (within last 3 months) breastfeeding
- Morbidly obesity (BMI \>40 kg/m\^2) or underweight (BMI \<18.5 kg/m\^2)
- Use of anti-hypertensive drugs
- Use of glucose-controlling medication
- Heavy alcohol consumption (\>15 drinks per week)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 30 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.