Exercise to lower blood sugar after meals
Effects of Stair Stepping on Late Day Postprandial Glycemia
NA · San Diego State University · NCT05783752
This study is testing if doing one minute of stair stepping after meals can help lower blood sugar levels for people who want to manage their glucose better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 35 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05783752 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether one minute of stair stepping at a comfortable pace can effectively reduce blood sugar levels after meals. Participants will wear a continuous glucose monitor for ten days and will alternate between performing stair stepping 15 minutes after meals and a control condition with no exercise. The study will compare post-meal glucose levels between the two conditions and assess how meal types may influence the effectiveness of the stair stepping intervention. Participants will also keep a dietary log to track their food intake during the study period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 65 who can climb and descend stairs and have access to stairs.
Not a fit: Patients on glycemic medications that vary in dosage or those who cannot perform stair stepping may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a simple and effective method for managing postprandial blood sugar levels in individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using stair stepping for glycemic control is novel, other studies have shown that short bouts of physical activity can positively influence postprandial glucose levels.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * between 18 and 65 years * able to climb and descend stairs * access to stairs Exclusion Criteria: * glycemic medications that vary in dosage * dosage from meal to meal or day to day (eg insulin titrated to meal size or carbohydrate content)
Where this trial is running
San Diego, California
- San Diego State University — San Diego, California, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jochen Kressler, PhD
- Email: jkressler@sdsu.edu
- Phone: (619) 594-0323
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.
Conditions: Postprandial Glycemic Response, Postprandial Hyperglycemia, Postprandial Insulin