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Official title Effects of Intermittent Running on Metabolic Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06962605
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to investigate the suitability of intermittent exercise of long and short intervals at lower intensities than HIIE on energy expenditure during and post-exercise compared to MICE, as well as determine whether similar or greater effects can be achieved for glycemic control in recreationally active adults.
- 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 20 to 45, men only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy recreationally active men
- BMI between 18.5-27 kg/m2
- Aged between 20 to 45 years
- Regular exercise (3 times per week and longer than 3 months) with cardio exercise longer than 30 minutes at least once a week
- Weight stable for more than 3 months (no change in weight +/- 3%)
You likely can't join if
- having any cardiovascular, metabolic or pulmonary disease (angina pectoris or uncontrolled arrhythmias)
- suffering from infectious contagious diseases,
- using medications that could affect metabolic responses (including anti-inflammatory medications)
- smoking
- heavy alcohol intake (more than 4 drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks a week).
- undergoing special diets (e.g., intermittent fasting and/or ketogenic diets)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy recreationally active men
- BMI between 18.5-27 kg/m2
- Aged between 20 to 45 years
- Regular exercise (3 times per week and longer than 3 months) with cardio exercise longer than 30 minutes at least once a week
- Weight stable for more than 3 months (no change in weight +/- 3%)
- Non-shift workers and sleep at least 6.5-9 hours for the past 3 months
- Non-smoker
- having any cardiovascular, metabolic or pulmonary disease (angina pectoris or uncontrolled arrhythmias)
- suffering from infectious contagious diseases,
- using medications that could affect metabolic responses (including anti-inflammatory medications)
- smoking
- heavy alcohol intake (more than 4 drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks a week).
- undergoing special diets (e.g., intermittent fasting and/or ketogenic diets)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Taipei, Taiwan
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 male, 20 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Taipei, Taiwan. 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.