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Official title Climbing Lifestyle Intervention for Modifying Physical Activity Behaviors: Pilot Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06368128
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this pilot study is to determine the effects of a 12-week indoor rock climbing training program on heart health, mental health, and behavioral health in generally healthy adults aged 18-35 years old who do not exercise. Participants will learn to rock climb using ropes on an indoor rock climbing wall and participate in the training program 2-3 days per week for 60 minutes each session over 12 weeks.
- Time commitment: about 12 weeks
- 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 18 to 35. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Physically inactive
- Membership to Physical Education Instructional Facility at Northern Michigan University
- No/very little experience with rock climbing
- No diagnosed cardiovascular, metabolic, renal disease
- No current injury
You likely can't join if
- Physically active
- Experience with rock climbing
- No current membership with Physical Education Instructional Facility at Northern Michigan University
- Pregnant and/or breastfeeding
- Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, renal disease
- Current or previous injury that would be exacerbated by rock climbing
See the full eligibility criteria
- Physically inactive
- Membership to Physical Education Instructional Facility at Northern Michigan University
- No/very little experience with rock climbing
- No diagnosed cardiovascular, metabolic, renal disease
- No current injury
- Physically active
- Experience with rock climbing
- No current membership with Physical Education Instructional Facility at Northern Michigan University
- Pregnant and/or breastfeeding
- Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, renal disease
- Current or previous injury that would be exacerbated by rock climbing
- Other diagnosed conditions in which rock climbing would be contraindicated
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Marquette, Michigan, 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 study runs about 12 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Marquette, Michigan, 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.