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Exercise Genes: Genomic Association With Exercise Reinforcement

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Overweight
Physical Activity
Obesity
Interventions
Other: Aerobic Exercise
Other: Resistance Exercise
Other: Sedentary Option
Registration Number
NCT02416882
Lead Sponsor
USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Brief Summary

This study tests whether different physical activity patterns are linked an individual's genes.

Detailed Description

The investigators propose that an individual's genetics are one factor that may be associated with the motivating aspect or attractiveness of exercise and therefore the choice to exercise rather than be sedentary. They propose to study the association of the genomic signatures with the reinforcing (motivating) value of different types of exercise. This has never been investigated and may uncover underlying mechanisms that would help to understand individual differences in exercise motivation. The ultimate impact of this work is a greater number of Americans being physically active, meeting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) dietary guidelines for physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body weight. This study will be funded and undertaken at the Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center (GFHNRC). The purpose will be to assess genetic underpinnings of the motivating value of resistance and aerobic exercise, and to determine whether the motivating value of aerobic and resistance exercise are associated with usual participation in these modes of exercise.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
88
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI within 18.5-35.0 kg/m2
  • Healthy enough to exercise
  • Active or inactive (not exercising at this time)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Taking any drugs that affect energy expenditure (e.g., thyroid, glucose-lowering drugs)
  • Have gained or lost more than 5% of body weight over the past 6 months
  • Use tobacco
  • Pregnant or lactating or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months
  • Have any health conditions that prevent the individual from safely exercising (e.g., cardiovascular, liver, endocrine, or pulmonary diseases)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Resistance Exercise vs Sedentary OptionSedentary OptionRelative Reinforcing Value of resistance exercise versus sedentary activity will be determined.
Aerobic Exercise vs Sedentary OptionAerobic ExerciseRelative Reinforcing Value of aerobic exercise versus sedentary activity will be determined.
Aerobic Exercise vs Sedentary OptionSedentary OptionRelative Reinforcing Value of aerobic exercise versus sedentary activity will be determined.
Resistance Exercise vs Sedentary OptionResistance ExerciseRelative Reinforcing Value of resistance exercise versus sedentary activity will be determined.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Relative reinforcing value (RRV) of physical activityWeek 0 (Cross-sectional)

RRV of physical activity will be assessed by evaluating the number of responses (mouse button presses) a subject is willing to complete to gain access to physical activity or a sedentary alternative.

Preference for intense physical activity and tolerance for exercise discomfortWeek 0 (Cross-sectional)

Preference for intense physical activity and tolerance for exercise discomfort will be assessed by self-report questionnaire responses.

Genotypes of 23 small nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) previously identified to influence central dopamine release or uptake, reward, or physical activityWeek 0 (Cross-sectional)

SNP genotyping will be performed on 3-5 ml samples of whole blood collected in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)-containing tubes followed by allelic-discrimination analysis for the amplification and identification of each SNP.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

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Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

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