Effects of sedentary time on heart function in youth with overweight or obesity
Free-living and in-lab effects of sedentary time on cardiac autonomic nervous system function in youth with overweight/obesity
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · NIH-11001243
This study is looking at how sitting too much might impact the heart's health in young people who are overweight or obese, to help find ways to keep their hearts healthier.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11001243 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how sedentary behavior affects the heart's autonomic nervous system in young people who are overweight or obese. By examining both free-living and controlled lab conditions, the study aims to understand the relationship between time spent sitting and heart function. The researchers will measure changes in the autonomic nervous system to determine if prolonged sedentary time contributes to cardiovascular disease risk. This could help identify new strategies to improve heart health in youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth aged 8-18 who are classified as overweight or obese.
Not a fit: Patients who are not overweight or obese or those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease in young people with overweight or obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that sedentary behavior is linked to cardiovascular risks, but this study aims to explore this relationship in a novel way by focusing on the autonomic nervous system.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MCALISTER, KELSEY LYNN — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
- Study coordinator: MCALISTER, KELSEY LYNN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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