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NCT Number: NCT06584708

Effect of Low-Volume HIT vs. MIC Exercise in Individuals With Increased BMI

To compare the effect of low volume high intensity training and moderate intensity continuous exercise on Rate Pressure Product (RPP) and functional capacity. Limited literature available on effectiveness of Low-volume HIIT in comparison of other Aerobic interventions in obese individuals. In our community, people are sedentary and not involved in routine exercise because of increased weight, so Low volume HIIT would be safe and convenient for such individuals to perform. There is also limited studies available on female gender so both genders are included in this study.

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Key information

Conditions

Overweight and Obesity Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Cantonment General Hospital, Saddar

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46060, Pakistan

About this study

Some recent studies suggest that the rising interest for the potential of high- intensity interval training (HIIT) to enhance the metabolic health in overweight adults. HIIT has also been found to induce comparatively fast enhancements in overall-body aerobic capacity and muscle mitochondrial markers in individuals with overweight.

The main advantage of HIIT is that low-volume HIIT protocols can involve a shorter time as compared with MICT, and time limitations have been recognized as a generally reported hurdle to daily exercise involvement.

Latest studies propose that's when compared to moderate intensity continuous training (MICT), HIIT has been shown to produce similar and sometimes better improvements in results such as cardiorespiratory fitness in spite of often demanding a smaller amount of time commitment and lesser energy expenditure. On the other hand, low volume HIIT is still undecided whether this form of physical training is superior, equivalent or inferior to more outdated forms of exercise training such as MICT for the management cardio metabolic health.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Body mass index 23-29.9 kg/m 2 (Overweight-Type I Obese)
  • Able to do exercise (PAR-Q)

Exclusion criteria

  • History of chronic diseases and medication use
  • Considerable mental or physical disability, neurological or musculoskeletal problems
  • Severe personality disorders or drug addiction.
  • Pregnant females

Treatment and study plan

Low-volume high intensity interval training

Other

Week 1 & 2:

Warm-up: 10 minutes at 50% THR Work: 1x4 minutes at 80% THR followed by 1*4 minutes Recovery at 50% THR Cool down: 5 minutes at 50% THR Total exercise time: 23 minutes

Week 3 & 4:

Warm-up: 10 minutes at 50% THR Work: 2x6 minutes at 80% THR followed by 1*6 minutes Recovery at 50% THR Cool down: 5 minutes at 50% THR Total exercise time: 33 minutes

Moderate intensity continuous exercise

Other

Week 1 & 2:

Warm-up: 5 minutes at 50% THR Work: 20 minutes at 60% VO 2 THR Cool Down: 5 minutes at 50% THR Total exercise time: 30 minutes

Week 3 & 4:

Warm-up: 5 minutes at 50% THR Work: 30 minutes at 60% THR Cool Down: 5 minutes at 50% THR Total exercise time: 40 minutes

Primary outcomes

  1. Rate Pressure Product

    Time frame: 2 weeks, 4 weeks

    Changes from baseline to 2 weeks and 4 weeks after the intervention, measured through product of heart rate and systolic blood pressure, is a very reliable indicator of myocardial oxygen demand. An RPP above 20,000 mmHg per minute is considered healthy, whereas anything below 16,000 mmHg is considered insufficient.

  2. Functional Capacity

    Time frame: 2 Weeks, 4 Weeks

    Changes from baseline to 2 weeks and 4 weeks after the intervention, measured through 6 min walk test (6 MWT). It is a submaximal exercise test that can aid in assessing the functional/exercise capacity of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases, in this test we find out the maximum distance in meters that an individual covers in 6 min without any support.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Low-Volume High-Intensity Training vs. Moderate Intensity Continuous Exercise on Rate Pressure Product and Functional Capacity in Individuals With Increased BMI

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Sep 5, 2024
Registry last updated
Nov 22, 2024

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