Step-Up vs. Running Exercise at Matched Heart Rate Zones in Sedentary Males (NCT07585617) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Step-Up vs. Running Exercise at Matched Heart Rate Zones in Sedentary Males
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2024-02-20
Plain-language summary
This study compares the effects of two aerobic exercise methods - loaded step-up exercise and treadmill running - on cardiovascular fitness, leg strength, heart rate variability, and recovery in sedentary adult males. Both exercise groups will train at 80-85% of maximum heart rate, three sessions per week for six weeks. A control group will not participate in any training. Measurements of estimated VO₂max, isometric leg strength, resting heart rate, heart rate variability indices, and heart rate recovery will be taken before and after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male, aged 18-40 years
* Sedentary - no participation in structured exercise programs for at least 6 months prior to the study
* Free from chronic diseases
* No musculoskeletal injuries or surgical interventions within the last 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Female sex
* Age below 18 or above 40 years
* Participation in structured exercise within the last 6 months
* Presence of chronic disease
* Musculoskeletal injury or surgical intervention within the last 6 months
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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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.