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The Effects of Interrupting Prolonged Sitting With Intermittent Exercise on Postprandial Lipemia

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Hyperinsulinism
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome X
Insulin Resistance
Metabolic Disease
Atherosclerosis
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Arteriosclerosis
Vascular Diseases
Registration Number
NCT03856606
Lead Sponsor
University of Texas at Austin
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of interrupting prolong sedentary behavior with interval exercise on postprandial metabolism following a high fat glucose tolerance test.

Detailed Description

All subjects complete two trials in a randomized crossover design, with each trial occurring over 4 days with a minimum of seven days between trials. The first two days of each trial serve as a control period allowing for familiarization and the control of physical activity and calorie consumption prior to the intervention. Following each control period, subjects then perform one of the interventions on Day 3. The interventions consist of either eight-hours of prolonged sitting, or eight hours of sitting interrupted every hour by five sprints lasting 4 seconds each using the interval exercise. On day 4, all subjects will undergo a high fat glucose tolerance test to determine the body's ability to clear triglycerides from the blood as well as insulin/glucose response and substrate oxidation. Blood samples will be assayed for the previously mentioned substances and postprandial gas collection will be analyzed via indirect calorimetry.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
8
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
  • cardiovascular problems (e.g. pre-existing heart issues, coronary artery disease, hypertension, etc.)
  • respiratory problems
  • musculoskeletal problems that prevent prolonged sitting or exercise
  • susceptibility to fainting
  • Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Plasma Triglycerides6-hours

Areas under the curve for triglyceride concentration will be calculated for hourly samples from a 6-hour lipid tolerance test

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Plasma Glucose6-hours

Areas under the curve for glucose concentration will be calculated for hourly samples from a 6-hour lipid tolerance test

Plasma Insulin6-hours

Areas under the curve for insulin concentration will be calculated for hourly samples from a 6-hour lipid tolerance test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Texas at Austin Human Performance Laboratory

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Austin, Texas, United States

University of Texas at Austin Human Performance Laboratory
🇺🇸Austin, Texas, United States

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