CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Different Timing of Brisk Walking on Human Behaviours

Taiwan30 participantsStarted 2024-07-23

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this project is to investigate the effects of exercise at different times of day on 72-hour eating behaviour, physical activity and sedentary behaviour in physically inactive adults.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 20 and 50 years, with a BMI ranging from 19 to 27 kg/m². * Classified as having "low" physical activity levels (750 Metabolic Equivalents / week) according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). * Engaged in moderate-intensity exercise for no more than 3 days per week and less than 30 minutes per session in the 3 months preceding the study. * Maintained a stable body weight (± 3 kg) during the 3 months prior to the main experiment. * Not taking any medications, supplements, or vitamins that might affect food intake, appetite, physical activity, weight loss, or metabolism. * Free from cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. * Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant. * Not currently on a diet or undergoing any specific dietary interventions (e.g., intermittent fasting, ketogenic diet). * No injuries or surgical wounds preventing physical activity. * Regular sleep patterns, averaging 7-9 hours per night, with no shift work. * No habits of heavy alcohol consumption or smoking. Exclusion Criteria: * Personal history of/existing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease or dyslipidaemia. * Taking medications that may influence lipid or carbohydrate metabolism or immune system function. * Unable to take part in exercise for any reason (e.g., injury or disability) or a positive response to any questions on the Physical Activity Readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q).

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Physical activity

Timeframe: 72 hours (24 hours before exercise day, exercise day and 24 hours after exercise day)

Energy intake

Timeframe: 72 hours (24 hours before exercise day, exercise day and 24 hours after exercise day)

Sedentary behaviour

Timeframe: 72 hours (24 hours before exercise day, exercise day and 24 hours after exercise day)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06962566

SponsorNational Taiwan Normal University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-24

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Physical activity

Timeframe: 72 hours (24 hours before exercise day, exercise day and 24 hours after exercise day)

Energy intake

Timeframe: 72 hours (24 hours before exercise day, exercise day and 24 hours after exercise day)

Sedentary behaviour

Timeframe: 72 hours (24 hours before exercise day, exercise day and 24 hours after exercise day)