To know the impact of vigorous exercise on blood vessels and time interval between heart beats in people with overweight.

Effect of low-volume high-intensity interval training on vascular function and heart rate variability among young overweight adults - A randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/10/058343

Enrollment

117

Registered

2023-10-05

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-10-16

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Low volume high intensity interval training: Body Weight exercises for 10-12 minutes, 5 times per week for 12 weeks Control Intervention1: Moderate intensity continuous training: Walkin

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: BMI 25-29.9kg/m2 (WHO classification for the general population) Free from musculoskeletal injuries, fractures and neurological disorders in last six months Availability for the whole study duration of 12 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any diagnosed hypothyroidism, hypertension, DM, cardiovascular disease Pregnancy Use of medications to reduce weight or medications that alter vascular or autonomic modulations like cardiovascular, respiratory, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic medications or any prescribed medication. Any musculoskeletal disorders (muscle strains, low back injuries, tendonitis, arthritis, etc.) in the past 6 months Engaging in any structured exercise programs in the past 1 year

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Vascular endothelial function and Heart rate variabilityTimepoint: Vascular endothelial function: Baseline and 12 weeks Heart rate variability: Baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Physical activity: Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) Self-reported fitness: International fitness Scale(IFIS) self reported physical fitness Motivation to exercise: The Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire 3 (BREQ 3), Self efficacy to exercise: Exercise Self Efficacy Scale Self regulatory efficacy: Exercise self regulatory efficacy scale (EXSRES) Feeling Scale(FS) Physical activity enjoyment: Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale(PACES) VO2 Peak in ml/kg/min, 1RM for leg press & chest press, Quality of life: SF 36 Cognitive function: N back testTimepoint: Baseline, 6 weeks & 12 weeks	—

Measure

Time frame

Physical activity: Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) Self-reported fitness: International fitness Scale(IFIS) self reported physical fitness Motivation to exercise: The Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire 3 (BREQ 3), Self efficacy to exercise: Exercise Self Efficacy Scale Self regulatory efficacy: Exercise self regulatory efficacy scale (EXSRES) Feeling Scale(FS) Physical activity enjoyment: Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale(PACES) VO2 Peak in ml/kg/min, 1RM for leg press & chest press, Quality of life: SF 36 Cognitive function: N back testTimepoint: Baseline, 6 weeks & 12 weeks

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vaishali K

Manipal College of Health Professions

vaishali.kh@manipal.edu9353039762

Outcome results