Effects of Walking Breaks on Cognitive Function and Glucose Metabolism

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

This study investigates how interrupting prolonged sitting with walking breaks affects cognitive function and glucose metabolism in young sedentary adults aged 18-35. Participants will engage in different frequencies of physical activity bouts during four 6-hour laboratory visits. The research aims to determine if varying the frequency of these breaks can lead to improvements in cognitive performance and metabolic health. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to provide robust evidence on the impact of sedentary behavior interventions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Men and women aged 18-35 years;
* BMI between 18.5-24.9 kg/m2;
* SB, i.e. sitting for an average of at least 9 hours per day;
* Physically inactive, i.e. engaging in exercise for less than 2 to 3 times per week;
* Stable body weight (weight gain or loss \< 3 kg in the past three months);
* Willingness to engage in four 6-hour laboratory visits;
* No difficult cannulation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not sedentary, i.e. sitting for less than an average of 9 hours per day;
* Physically active, i.e. engaging in exercise for more than 3 times a week;
* Abuse of drugs;
* Use medication to treat BP, lipid, or glucose metabolism;
* Pregnant females.

Where it's running

• Nutrition and movement science
  Maastricht, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Renyan Ma
• Email: renyan.ma@maastrichtuniversity.nl
• Phone: +31 883887804

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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.