Comparing three short running HIIT schedules for cardiometabolic health in young adults with obesity

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

In this randomized, four-arm trial participants are assigned to one of three running-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocols or a no-exercise control and complete six supervised sessions over two weeks. The three HIIT arms differ by work-to-rest timing (short, medium, and longer sprint intervals) while intensity is set near 90% of fastest baseline performance and heart rate is recorded during sessions. Primary cardiometabolic outcomes include blood lipids, fasting glucose, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity indicators, and pulse wave velocity measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention, and again two weeks later to capture detraining effects. All training and testing are conducted in-person at Syracuse University and measurements are timed to avoid acute effects of the final session.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Young adults with obesity (Age 18 to 25 years old, BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Syndromic obesity; 1) Any clinical symptoms including cognitive delay, 2) abnormalities in body structure(s), 3) organ-specific abnormalities (kidney, liver failure, excessive eating, and/or other signs of hypothalamic dysfunction such as fatigue, weakness and/or lack of interest in activities.
* Taking weight loss medication(s)
* Currently enrolled (or within previous 6 months) in a weight loss program;
* An underlying disease/medications (steroids, second generation psychotropic agents, hormonal contraception, statins, antihypertensive and antidiabetic medications) that could influence carbohydrate or lipid metabolism.
* Presence of cardiac pacemaker.
* Current or anticipated participation in another research that would interfere with any of the outcomes.
* Current or anticipated pregnancy.

Where it's running

• Women's Building
  Syracuse, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Joon Young Kim, Ph.D — Syracuse University, Departments of Exercise Science
• Study coordinator: Myong Won Seo, Ph.D
• Email: mseo04@syr.edu
• Phone: 3154012723

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.