OverweightNCT04655014
Effects of High Intensity Circuit Training on Physical Fitness, Body Fat Percentage and Waist-Hip Ratio Among Sedentary Females of Sikandarabad
A study testing High Intensity Circuit Training in people with Overweight, run by Ziauddin University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Globally, insufficient Physical Activity (PA) and sedentary life style is recognized as major causes of mortality among young and older adults. Approximately, 5 million deaths are attributed due to physical inactivity (PI), which contributes around 6% of global death. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Overweight
- What is being tested?
- High Intensity Circuit Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 5 Jan 2021to 25 Sep 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 35 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Female Participants with a BMI > 25-29 kg/mm2
- Aged 18-35 years.
- Subjects having a sedentary lifestyle, performing only activities of daily living without engaging in any previous exercise training protocol throughout the week, evaluated by Rapid Assessment Disuse Index (RADI) Questionnaire.
Who cannot join
- History of recent surgeries or trauma that hinders in performing high impact exercises.
- Severe orthopedic, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurovascular, psychiatric, inflammatory, metabolic, or endocrine diseases and taking any prescribed medications.
- Pregnant females and nursing mothers.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Globally, insufficient Physical Activity (PA) and sedentary life style is recognized as major causes of mortality among young and older adults. Approximately, 5 million deaths are attributed due to physical inactivity (PI), which contributes around 6% of global death. The recent evidence shows that 80 million individuals in Pakistan suffered with non-communicable diseases, due to PI that ultimately lead to sedentary behavior. Therefore, the clinical practitioners have been highlighting in improving the physical activity among young adults not only to prevent chronic disease but also to reduce the risk factors. Despite of the fact, a large number of young adults are PI where this proportion remains high among women. WHO reports that generally, PI is found to be more prevalent in women, due to workload of house chores and care giving role in influence of cultural expectations, especially in low socio economic status. Furthermore, several other factors including high cost of fitness programs, access to physical activity facilities, transportation and most importantly time barrier are the major cause of insufficient PA. Addressing the above barriers, different exercise training protocols have been developed to reduce weight in short span of time and then to maintain it. According to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), High Intensity Circuit Training (HICT) is a circuit-style workout that uses individual body weight as a resistance therefore eliminating the need of expensive gym equipment such as dumbbells, barbells kettle bells and many more. In addition, HICT can be performed in any environment (at home, parks and in small place) as per the feasibility of the person. However, overweight and obese women are found to adhere easily with short bout of exercises (10 minutes) then same women with long duration of exercises. Therefore, the aim of this study is to provide cost effective and efficient exercise intervention that may not only reduce the disease burden but also motivate young sedentary females for group activity.
Read the detailed description
A total 60 healthy sedentary overweight females will be recruited from Sikandrabad. The participants shall be screened by using standardize Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q \& YOU). After screening, a healthy participant will be allowed to attend the orientation session, where a qualified and trained instructor shall discuss and describe the exercise training protocol. The High Intensity Circuit Training comprises of 7 full body exercises as per recommendation of ACSM, where the participants shall be given total of 18 sessions of their respective protocol, comprising of 20 minutes, 3 times/ week for duration of six weeks. Pre and post assessment will be performed for each participant on all three quantitative outcome measures; Physical Fitness, Body fat percentage and Waist-hip ratio. The training protocol will be terminated on the happening of following event; a) Decrease in oxygen saturation < 90%assessed b) Increase in Heart Rate above the highest limits of Targeted Heart Rate c) if subject feel any discomforts, dizziness, fainting or difficulty in breathing during performance.
- Conditions
- Overweight
- Being tested
- High Intensity Circuit Training
- Medical subject headings
- Overweight
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
High Intensity Circuit TrainingOther
The High Intensity Circuit Training comprises of 7 full body exercises as per recommendation of ACSM Where the participants shall be given total of 18 sessions of their respective protocol, comprising of 20 minutes, 3 times/ week for duration of six weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| High Intensity Circuit Training | Experimental | The High Intensity Circuit Training comprises of 7 full body exercises as per recommendation of ACSM Where the participants shall be given total of 18 sessions of their respective protocol, comprising of 20 minutes, 3 times/ week for duration of six weeks Receives: Other: High Intensity Circuit Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Body Fat Percentage [Pre-treatment]
The body fat composition will be obtained by measuring three-site skin fold thickness including triceps, supra-Ilium and thigh by using the skin fold thickness caliper.
Measured: six weeks
Body Fat Percentage [Post-treatment]
The body fat composition will be obtained by measuring three-site skin fold thickness including triceps, supra-Ilium and thigh by using the skin fold thickness caliper.
Measured: six weeks
Waist-Hip ratio [Pre-treatment]
Waist-hip ratio will be taken with the help of measuring tape by dividing the circumference of waist in centimeters and circumference of hip in centimeters.
Measured: six weeks
Waist-Hip ratio [Post-treatment]
Waist-hip ratio will be taken with the help of measuring tape by dividing the circumference of waist in centimeters and circumference of hip in centimeters.
Measured: six weeks
Physical Fitness [Pre-treatment]
The Modified Harvard step test is used to measure Physical fitness by dividing duration of exercise and pulse count between 1 and 1.5 seconds.
Measured: six weeks
Physical Fitness [Post-treatment]
The Modified Harvard step test is used to measure Physical fitness by dividing duration of exercise and pulse count between 1 and 1.5 seconds.
Measured: six weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Dec 2020
- Study start5 Jan 2021
- Primary completion15 Jul 2021
- Study completion25 Sep 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for OverweightStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ziauddin University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sana Mehmood, Ziauddin University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04655014
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Sana Mehmood
- Status last verified
- Sep 2021
- First submitted
- 3 Dec 2020
- Last updated
- 1 Oct 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Oct 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of High Intensity Circuit Training on Physical Fitness, Body Fat Percentage and Waist-Hip Ratio Among Sedentary Females of Sikandarabad
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04655014
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Sana Mehmood
- Conditions
- Overweight
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ziauddin UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Jan 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jul 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Sep 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Globally, insufficient Physical Activity (PA) and sedentary life style is recognized as major causes of mortality among young and older adults. Approximately, 5 million deaths are attributed due to physical inactivity (PI), which contributes around 6% of global death. The recent evidence shows that 80 million individuals in Pakistan suffered with non-communicable diseases, due to PI that ultimately lead to sedentary behavior. Therefore, the clinical practitioners have been highlighting in improving the physical activity among young adults not only to prevent chronic disease but also to reduce the risk factors. Despite of the fact, a large number of young adults are PI where this proportion remains high among women. WHO reports that generally, PI is found to be more prevalent in women, due to workload of house chores and care giving role in influence of cultural expectations, especially in low socio economic status. Furthermore, several other factors including high cost of fitness programs, access to physical activity facilities, transportation and most importantly time barrier are the major cause of insufficient PA. Addressing the above barriers, different exercise training protocols have been developed to reduce weight in short span of time and then to maintain it. According to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), High Intensity Circuit Training (HICT) is a circuit-style workout that uses individual body weight as a resistance therefore eliminating the need of expensive gym equipment such as dumbbells, barbells kettle bells and many more. In addition, HICT can be performed in any environment (at home, parks and in small place) as per the feasibility of the person. However, overweight and obese women are found to adhere easily with short bout of exercises (10 minutes) then same women with long duration of exercises. Therefore, the aim of this study is to provide cost effective and efficient exercise intervention that may not only reduce the disease burden but also motivate young sedentary females for group activity.
Detailed description
A total 60 healthy sedentary overweight females will be recruited from Sikandrabad. The participants shall be screened by using standardize Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q \& YOU). After screening, a healthy participant will be allowed to attend the orientation session, where a qualified and trained instructor shall discuss and describe the exercise training protocol. The High Intensity Circuit Training comprises of 7 full body exercises as per recommendation of ACSM, where the participants shall be given total of 18 sessions of their respective protocol, comprising of 20 minutes, 3 times/ week for duration of six weeks. Pre and post assessment will be performed for each participant on all three quantitative outcome measures; Physical Fitness, Body fat percentage and Waist-hip ratio. The training protocol will be terminated on the happening of following event; a) Decrease in oxygen saturation < 90%assessed b) Increase in Heart Rate above the highest limits of Targeted Heart Rate c) if subject feel any discomforts, dizziness, fainting or difficulty in breathing during performance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| High Intensity Circuit Training | Experimental | Other: High Intensity Circuit TrainingThe High Intensity Circuit Training comprises of 7 full body exercises as per recommendation of ACSM Where the participants shall be given total of 18 sessions of their respective protocol, comprising of 20 minutes, 3 times/ week for duration of six weeks |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Female Participants with a BMI > 25-29 kg/mm2
- Aged 18-35 years.
- Subjects having a sedentary lifestyle, performing only activities of daily living without engaging in any previous exercise training protocol throughout the week, evaluated by Rapid Assessment Disuse Index (RADI) Questionnaire.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- History of recent surgeries or trauma that hinders in performing high impact exercises.
- Severe orthopedic, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurovascular, psychiatric, inflammatory, metabolic, or endocrine diseases and taking any prescribed medications.
- Pregnant females and nursing mothers.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| High Intensity Circuit TrainingThe High Intensity Circuit Training comprises of 7 full body exercises as per recommendation of ACSM Where the participants shall be given total of 18 sessions of their respective protocol, comprising of 20 minutes, 3 times/ week for duration of six weeks | Other | High Intensity Circuit Training |
Primary outcome
Body Fat Percentage [Pre-treatment]
Time frame: six weeks
The body fat composition will be obtained by measuring three-site skin fold thickness including triceps, supra-Ilium and thigh by using the skin fold thickness caliper.
Body Fat Percentage [Post-treatment]
Time frame: six weeks
The body fat composition will be obtained by measuring three-site skin fold thickness including triceps, supra-Ilium and thigh by using the skin fold thickness caliper.
Waist-Hip ratio [Pre-treatment]
Time frame: six weeks
Waist-hip ratio will be taken with the help of measuring tape by dividing the circumference of waist in centimeters and circumference of hip in centimeters.
Waist-Hip ratio [Post-treatment]
Time frame: six weeks
Waist-hip ratio will be taken with the help of measuring tape by dividing the circumference of waist in centimeters and circumference of hip in centimeters.
Physical Fitness [Pre-treatment]
Time frame: six weeks
The Modified Harvard step test is used to measure Physical fitness by dividing duration of exercise and pulse count between 1 and 1.5 seconds.
Physical Fitness [Post-treatment]
Time frame: six weeks
The Modified Harvard step test is used to measure Physical fitness by dividing duration of exercise and pulse count between 1 and 1.5 seconds.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Oct 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing High Intensity Circuit Training in people with Overweight, run by Ziauddin University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 3 inclusion and 3 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 1 Oct 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 Pakistan. 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?
Body Fat Percentage [Pre-treatment] (time frame: six weeks). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. 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 1 Oct 2021; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.