How breaking up sitting time can improve heart health
Sitting Interruption and Whole-body Cardiovascular Health: Linking Physiological Responses to Risk Behaviors
This study is looking at how taking breaks from sitting for too long can help your heart health, especially by seeing if different types of breaks, like walking or standing, can make a difference in how stiff your arteries are; it's for anyone who wants to learn how to reduce the risks of heart disease by moving more throughout the day.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11036245 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of interrupting prolonged sitting on cardiovascular health, particularly focusing on how different break strategies can affect arterial stiffness, a key predictor of heart disease. Participants will engage in various sitting scenarios with different types of breaks, such as short walking or standing intervals, while their cardiovascular responses are monitored. The goal is to develop practical recommendations for reducing sedentary behavior to lower cardiovascular disease risk. By understanding these physiological responses, the research aims to inform future health guidelines and interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are middle-aged adults aged 36 to 55 who experience prolonged periods of sitting.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 36 years old or those with existing severe cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for reducing cardiovascular disease risk associated with sedentary lifestyles.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in reducing cardiovascular risks through similar interventions, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hanson, Erik D — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Hanson, Erik D
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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.