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NCT Number: NCT01236222

Health Effects of Commuter Cycling

The purpose of this study is to determine whether cycling to school is effective in the prevention of the metabolic syndrome.

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Key information

Conditions

Prevention Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Insulin Resistance Metabolic Diseases Metabolic Syndrome Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

10 year–13 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Southern Denmark

Odense, Denmark, 5230

About this study

Physical activity plays a crucial role in relation to prevent a clustering of risk factors. In adults a lower all-cause mortality has been found in those cycling to work compared to inactive commuters. It thus seems possible that cycling to school will entail health beneficial effects for children.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • passive commuted to school last 6 months, own a bike

Exclusion criteria

  • less than 2 km to school

Treatment and study plan

Cycling to school

Behavioral

Regular cycling to school

Primary outcomes

  1. Fitness

    Time frame: Day 0, Day 120

    Difference in VO2max determined by use of a metabolic cart

Secondary outcomes

  1. Metabolic syndrome

    Time frame: Day 0, Day 120

    Metabolic syndrome as defined by the international diabetes federation based upon: obesity(from age and gender adjusted BMI),TG,HDL,blood pressure,glucose (fasting)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Southern Denmark

Other

Collaborators

  • TrygFonden, Denmark

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Nov 8, 2010
Registry last updated
Aug 9, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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