How fitness and body fat affect recovery from low physical activity
Official title: Interactive roles of cardiorespiratory fitness and adiposity on recovery of impaired glucose and vascular control after physical inactivity
Funded at Miami University Oxford · NIH-11053645 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how your fitness level and body fat can affect how well you bounce back from high blood sugar and blood vessel issues after not being active for a while, and it's for anyone interested in understanding their health better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miami University Oxford NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oxford, United States) |
| Project start | April 20, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $422,894 |
| NIH project number | 1R15HL177798-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053645 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who may have experienced reduced physical activity and have varying levels of cardiorespiratory fitness and adiposity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are under 21 years old or those with severe chronic health conditions that prevent participation in physical activity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how cardiorespiratory fitness and body fat influence the recovery of glucose control and vascular function after a period of reduced physical activity. It aims to understand the effects of existing health status on the ability to recover from impaired glucose control, which can occur due to inactivity. The study will involve assessing participants' fitness levels and body composition, and examining how these factors interact with vascular function during recovery. The research also includes training undergraduate students in clinical research methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for enhancing recovery from impaired glucose control in individuals with varying levels of fitness and body fat.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving cardiorespiratory fitness can positively impact glucose control, suggesting that this study's approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Miami University Oxford
Oxford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ballard, Kevin D — Miami University Oxford
- Study coordinator: Ballard, Kevin D
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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.