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New treatment option for Physical Inactivity
Official title Exercise Snacking and Cardiometabolic Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07718113
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Regular physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits, yet many young adults do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity. Exercise snacking, which involves performing brief bouts of physical activity throughout the day, may provide a practical alternative to traditional exercise programs by making physical activity easier to incorporate into daily routines.
- 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 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age 18-60 years.
- Body mass index (BMI) ≥18.5 kg/m².
- Insufficiently physically active, defined as generally not meeting current physical activity guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
- Able to safely participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity as determined by study screening procedures, including completion of the...
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Known cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, neurological, orthopedic, or other medical conditions that would make participation in...
- Resting heart rate \>100 beats/minute at screening.
- Resting blood pressure \>160/100 mmHg at screening.
- Clinically significant electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities identified during screening that require medical evaluation.
- Current participation in regular structured physical activity that meets or exceeds recommended physical activity guidelines.
- Physical limitations or injuries that preclude safe participation in the intervention or fitness testing.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18-60 years.
- Body mass index (BMI) ≥18.5 kg/m².
- Insufficiently physically active, defined as generally not meeting current physical activity guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
- Able to safely participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity as determined by study screening procedures, including completion of the Physical - Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+) and health history...
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
- Willing to complete all study visits, wear activity monitors, and comply with study procedures.
- Known cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, neurological, orthopedic, or other medical conditions that would make participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity unsafe.
- Resting heart rate \>100 beats/minute at screening.
- Resting blood pressure \>160/100 mmHg at screening.
- Clinically significant electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities identified during screening that require medical evaluation.
- Current participation in regular structured physical activity that meets or exceeds recommended physical activity guidelines.
- Physical limitations or injuries that preclude safe participation in the intervention or fitness testing.
- Moderate-to-severe psychological distress or other mental health concerns identified during screening that require referral or would make study participation inappropriate.
- Pregnancy or any other condition judged by the investigators to make participation unsafe or interfere with completion of study procedures.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- River Falls, Wisconsin, 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, 18 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 River Falls, Wisconsin, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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