A Comparison Between the Effects of Different Muscle Groups on Blood Glucose Levels at the Postprandial Status in College Students
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Terminated
- Sponsor
- Franklin Pierce University
- Enrollment
- 4
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Postprandial glucose levels
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The literature has shown that exercise is effective in decreasing blood glucose levels. However, it remains less clear if there is any difference between muscle groups regarding the glucose-lowering effects of exercise. The purpose of this study is to examine the differences in blood-glucose level changes in response to exercise that involves different muscle groups.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Crossover
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Double (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 79 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Apparently healthy persons
- •Age 18 years or above
Exclusion Criteria
- •Cardiovascular diseases
- •Pulmonary diseases
- •Metabolic diseases
- •Other contraindications to exercise
Arms & Interventions
Arm Cycling
Arm cycling on an arm crank ergometer for 20 minutes at light to moderate intensity. 30 minutes before the exercise, participants will consume 60g of carbohydrates mixed with plain water.
Intervention: Arm Cycling (Behavioral)
Leg Cycling
Leg cycling on a leg cycling ergometer for 20 minutes at light to moderate intensity. 30 minutes before the exercise, participants will consume 60g of carbohydrates mixed with plain water.
Intervention: Leg Cycling (Behavioral)
Sitting
Participants will remain seated after carbohydrates consumption.
Intervention: Sitting (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Postprandial glucose levels
Time Frame: one hour after the carbohydrates intake
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Tongyu Ma
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
Franklin Pierce University