CompletedNot Applicable

Step-Aerobics Versus Core Exercise for Non-HDL Cholesterol Reduction in Sedentary/Obesity Women

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2026-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study investigated the effects of a step-aerobics program versus a core exercise program on serum non-HDL-C levels and other cardiometabolic parameters in sedentary women with overweight/obesity.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Aged 25-45 years * Sedentary lifestyle (\< 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity activity for preceding 6 months) * Overweight or Class I Obesity (BMI 25.0-34.9 kg/m²) per WHO criteria * Willingness to participate in a 24-week supervised exercise program with written informed consent Exclusion Criteria : * Diagnosed cardiovascular disease (CVD) * Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP \>140 or DBP \>90 mmHg) * Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 or 2) * Current/past lipid-lowering or antihypertensive medications (within 6 months) * Active smoking * Pregnancy or lactation * Musculoskeletal/orthopedic conditions preventing safe exercise participation * Structured exercise program participation within past 6 months

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

Serum non-HDL-C levels (measured in mg/dL via standard lipid panel analysis)

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07703202

SponsorMuğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-01

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