Short Moderate-intensity Continuous Training on Sedentary Women's (NCT06242899) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Short Moderate-intensity Continuous Training on Sedentary Women's
Spain45 participantsStarted 2022-01-10
Plain-language summary
Purpose: To determine the effects of three Short Moderate Intensity Continuous Training (SMICT) exercise programs with different durations, on functional capacity, resting heart rate (RHR) and physical activity enjoyment in sedentary women.
Methods: A randomized clinical trial was performed. 45 sedentary women were randomly allocated to either a: i) 8-minutes short exercise group; ii) 10-minutes short exercise group; and iii) 15-minutes short exercise group. All three groups received a short exercise training program at moderate intensity for 3 sessions/week, over 3 weeks. Before and after the interventions, functional capacity was evaluated through the 6-minute walking test, and RHR with a pulse oximeter. Physical activity enjoyment was measured with the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female
* Must be not regularly physically active for more than one month.
* Must be between 18 and 25 years of age.
* Must present a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5-24.9 kg/m2.
Exclusion Criteria:
* BMI≥25 kg/m2.
* Suffer from musculoskeletal or neurological diseases.
* Women with precarious medical conditions.
* Use of medications.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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