Comparing the effects of yoga and walking on women's metabolic health
Comparative Study on the Effects of Brisk Walking and Yoga on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism and Neurocognitive Function in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests whether doing yoga or walking for eight months can help women aged 18-65 improve their body fat and metabolic health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Zhoukou Normal University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zhoukou, Henan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06523790 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of 8 months of yoga versus walking exercise training on body fat and metabolic biomarkers in women aged 18-65. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a yoga group, attending 90-minute sessions three times a week, or a walking group, engaging in one-hour sessions six times a week. Physical and metabolic markers will be measured at the start and after the intervention to assess changes in body composition and metabolic health. The goal is to provide insights into which exercise method may be more beneficial for women's health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are generally healthy women aged 18-65 who can commit to an 8-month exercise program.
Not a fit: Patients with known cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disorders that contraindicate exercise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify effective exercise regimens for improving metabolic health in women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with exercise interventions for metabolic health, suggesting this approach has potential.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Female participants aged 18-65 years； Willing and able to participate in an 8-month exercise program； Generally healthy with no contraindications to physical activity； Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Current participation in a structured exercise program； Known cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disorders that contraindicate exercise； Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period； Use of medications affecting metabolism or physical activity levels； Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, would make participation unsafe or not feasible
Where this trial is running
Zhoukou, Henan
- Zhou Kou Normal University — Zhoukou, Henan, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: xiaomeng liu — Zhoukou Normal University
- Study coordinator: jin li
- Email: lijin0213@126.com
- Phone: (86)18438175639
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.