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Body CompositionSET-UTHNCT05221177

Metabolic Cost of Suspension Exercise Training (SET-UTH)

A study testing TR-30 and TR-45 in people with Body Composition and Physical Fitness, run by University of Thessaly at 1 site in Greece.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

In this study, the investigators will be able to estimate the metabolic cost of several foundational suspension training exercises. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
TR-30 and TR-45
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
10 participants
Where
1 siteGreece
Study dates
3 Jan 2022to 13 Mar 2022
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
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Aged between 18 and 35 years
  • Physically active individuals
  • Free of chronic diseases
  • Free of musculoskeletal injuries
  • Nonsmokers

Who cannot join

  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Chronic diseases
  • Use of alcohol, caffeine and any type of ergogenic supplements or medication before (≤6 months) and throughout the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Greece1 site

  • Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Biochemistry and Sports Nutrition, School of Physical Education, Sports Sciences and Dietetics, University of Thessaly

    Trikala, 42100

Other trials in Greece

About this study

Official title: Metabolic Cost of Suspension Exercise Training

In this study, the investigators will be able to estimate the metabolic cost of several foundational suspension training exercises.

Read the detailed description

Suspension exercise training has become a popular cardiovascular training choice in fitness centers and athletic performance enhancement facilities. Despite widespread use and growing popularity, little is known about the metabolic demands of such a training method. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to quantify the cardiovascular and metabolic cost from various foundational suspension training exercises in order to contribute to a better planning of exercise programs in the real world.

Ten healthy young adults were assigned to execute six suspension training exercises (acute bout) for 30 and 45 seconds. Anthropometric, metabolic, and performance measurements were conducted at baseline. The metabolic cost was estimated from heart rate, blood lactate, resting oxygen uptake, exercise oxygen uptake, and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption measurements using a portable gas analyzer.

Being tested
TR-30, TR-45
Keywords
functional fitness training, bodyweight training, oxygen consumption, resistance training

What participants receive

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

  • TR-30Behavioural

    Suspension training exercises will be performed for 30 seconds and the training volume will be consisted of 1 repetition.

  • TR-45Behavioural

    Suspension training exercises will be performed for 45 seconds and the training volume will be consisted of 1 repetition.

Study groups in NCT05221177
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
TrainingExperimentalParticipants in this arm will perform six suspension training exercises (acute bout per exercise) at two different conditions (30 and 45 seconds).
Receives: Behavioral: TR-30; Behavioral: TR-45
ControlNo interventionParticipants in this arm will receive no intervention.

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in exercise-induced energy expenditure

    Exercise energy expenditure (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system

    Measured: At pre-exercise, during, and post-exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)

  2. Change in excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)

    EPOC (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system

    Measured: At post-exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)

  3. Change in blood lactate concentration (BLa)

    BLa (mmol/L) concentration will be measured in a microphotometer with commercially available kits.

    Measured: At pre- and post-exercise session (single bout) at 3 minutes post-exercise

  4. Change in heart rate

    Heart rate (bpm) will be measured with a wearable heart rate monitor

    Measured: At pre-exercise, during, and post-exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)

  5. Change in perceived exertion

    Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) will be measured with the Borg scale (0-10)

    Measured: At pre-exercise, during, and post-exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)

Secondary outcomes (13)

  1. Body weight

    Body weight will be measured on a beam balance with stadiometer

    Measured: At baseline

  2. Body height

    Body height will be measured on a beam balance with stadiometer

    Measured: At baseline

  3. Body mass index (BMI)

    BMI will be calculated using the Quetelet's equation

    Measured: At baseline

  4. Waist circumference (WC)

    WC (cm) will be measured using a Gullick II tape

    Measured: At baseline

  5. Hip circumference (HC)

    HC (cm) will be measured using a Gullick II tape

    Measured: At baseline

  6. Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)

    WHR will be calculated by dividing the waist by the hip measurement

    Measured: At baseline

  7. Resting metabolic rate (RMR)

    RMR (kcal) will be measured using a portable open-circuit indirect calorimeter with a ventilated hood system

    Measured: At baseline

  8. Body fat (BF)

    Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

    BF (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

    Measured: At baseline

  9. Fat mass (FM)

    FM (kg) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

    Measured: At baseline

  10. Fat-free mass (FFM)

    FFM (kg) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

    Measured: At baseline

  11. Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)

    VO2max (mL/kg/min) will be assessed by a portable open-circuit spirometry system

    Measured: At baseline

  12. Maximal strength (1RM)

    1RM (kg) will be measured bilaterally on a horizontal leg press and seated chest press machine..

    Measured: At baseline

  13. Muscular endurance

    Muscular endurance (repetitions) will be measured on a 1-min curl-up and push-up test.

    Measured: At baseline

Timeline

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

  1. First posted2 Feb 2022
  2. Study start3 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion20 Feb 2022
  4. Study completion13 Mar 2022

Resources

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
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Investigator
Enrolment
10 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05221177
Sponsor's protocol ID
SET-UTH
Acronym
SET-UTH
Status last verified
Mar 2022
First submitted
18 Dec 2021
Last updated
15 Mar 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Chatzikamagianni E, Poulios A, Avloniti A, Rosvoglou A, Liakou C, Papanikolaou K, Stampoulis T, Tsimeas P, Batrakoulis A, Chatzinikolaou A, Draganidis D, Jamurtas AZ, Fatouros IG. Evaluation of the Physiological Responses and Energy Expenditure Induced by Suspension Training Exercises. J Strength Cond Res. 2025 May 16;39(9):933-944. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005150.

    PubMed 40440526

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing TR-30 and TR-45 in people with Body Composition and Physical Fitness, run by University of Thessaly at 1 site in Greece.

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 5 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 15 Mar 2022. 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 Greece. 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 exercise-induced energy expenditure (time frame: At pre-exercise, during, and post-exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05221177, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 15 Mar 2022.

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