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Body Weight ChangesNCT03524521

Body Weight-Based Interval Training in Sedentary Overweight and Obese Adults

A study testing Interval Training in people with Body Weight Changes and Overweight and Obesity, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Body-weight based interval training (IT) performed 3 times per week will lead to reductions in abdominal adiposity and reduce overall body fat percentage in overweight and obese sedentary adults more effectively than moderate intensity continuous training (MICT). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Interval Training
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
22 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
6 Nov 2018to 8 Jan 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adults 18-65 years of age
  • Willing and able to provide informed consent
  • Sedentary, overweight and obese adults (<90 minutes of moderate intensity exercise)
  • BMI 25≤35
  • Able to safely begin an exercise program
  • Have a smartphone, and willing and able to download and use the Fitbit app

Who cannot join

  • Unable to provide informed consent.
  • Known cardiovascular disease, or uncontrolled hypertension,
  • Diagnosed type 1 or 2 diabetes
  • Women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next 3-4 months
  • Orthopedic injury/limitation or any other contraindications to exercise.
  • Medications that cause weight gain (steroids, HIV-related medications, etc.), or glucose lowering medications

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

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About this study

Official title: The Effect of Interval Training Using Body Weight on Body Composition in Sedentary Overweight and Obese Adults

Body-weight based interval training (IT) performed 3 times per week will lead to reductions in abdominal adiposity and reduce overall body fat percentage in overweight and obese sedentary adults more effectively than moderate intensity continuous training (MICT). Body-weight interval training will improve exercise capacity (peak VO2) in overweight/obese adults.

Read the detailed description

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two home-based exercise groups.

The MICT group is the standard care group and will be instructed to walk for 30 minutes, 5 days per week at a moderate intensity. The goal is to accumulate 150 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise each week. Participants will be instructed on the use of the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale during baseline testing and will be instructed to reach an RPE of 12-16. A heart rate monitor will be worn to monitor exercise intensity. Heart rate should reach ~70% of maximal heart rate.

The IT group will perform 5 body-weight exercises in three progressive phases. During the first 2 weeks the circuit will be completed twice, 30 second intervals, 90 seconds of rest. The exercises will be performed on 3 days of the week with at least one day of rest between exercise days (ideally Monday, Wednesday, Friday). The number of repetitions will increase to a maximum of 4 while the interval and rest periods increase to a maximum of 45 seconds each. The total time spent performing intervals by week 8 will be 15 minutes. A 2 minute warm up and 3 minute cool down will be performed, such as jumping jacks or simply walking. A heart rate monitor will be used to measure exercise intensity. Heart rate should reach approximately 90% of heart rate max during the intervals. Participants will be instructed on the use of the Rating of Perceived Exertion scale during baseline testing and will be instructed to reach an RPE of ≥17 during the high intensity intervals.

Being tested
Interval Training, Standard of Care
Medical subject headings
Body Weight Changes, Overweight, Obesity, Motor Activity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Interval TrainingBehavioural

    Interval training is prescribed 3 days per week using 5 body weight exercises in a progressive fashion.

  • Standard of CareBehavioural

    Walking prescribed to meet current exercise guidelines; 150 minutes per week.

Study groups in NCT03524521
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Standard WalkingActive comparatorThis arm is prescribed standard of care exercise prescription; 30 minutes of moderate intensity walking, 5 days/week.
Receives: Behavioral: Standard of Care
Interval TrainingExperimentalThis arm is prescribed body-weight based interval training 3 days per week with progressive increase in exercise intervals and sets.
Receives: Behavioral: Interval Training

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Body fat percent

    DEXA derived body fat %

    Measured: 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Change in Weight

    Weight in kilograms

    Measured: 12 weeks

  2. Change in peak VO2

    Peak VO2 in ml/kg/min

    Measured: 12 weeks

  3. Visceral adipose tissue area

    cm^2

    Measured: 12 weeks

  4. Thigh adipose tissue area

    cm^2

    Measured: 12 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 May 2018
  2. Study start6 Nov 2018
  3. Primary completion8 Jan 2021
  4. Study completion8 Jan 2021

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
22 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03524521
Sponsor's protocol ID
17-010163
Status last verified
Jan 2021
First submitted
30 Apr 2018
Last updated
11 Jan 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Interval Training in people with Body Weight Changes and Overweight and Obesity, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jan 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Body fat percent (time frame: 12 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Jan 2021.

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