Regulation of Different IT on Vascular Function of Overweight Female University Students

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Overweight

• Registration Number: NCT06658509
• Lead Sponsor: Beijing Sport University

Brief Summary

This study investigates the effects of different interval training methods, specifically high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training (SIT), on vascular function in overweight female university students. A randomized controlled trial was conducted over an 8-week period.

Detailed Description

This study aimed to evaluate how different types of interval training (HIIT and SIT) influence vascular function in overweight female university students. Participants were initially enrolled and randomly assigned to HIIT, SIT, or control groups. The participants in HIIT and SIT groups underwent an 8-week supervised exercise program 3 times per week on a treadmill. Both pre- and post-intervention measurements were taken, including vascular function, morphological indicators, and blood markers. This study highlights the potential of interval training as a time-efficient and effective intervention for improving cardiovascular health and body composition in this population.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-04-15
• Primary Completion: 2021-09-30
• Study Completion: 2021-12-30
• Status Verified: 2024-10
• Study First Submitted: 2024-10-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-10-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-10-24
• Study First Posted: 2024-10-26
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 26

Inclusion Criteria

• Participants aged between 18 and 25 years, female.
• Participants' BMI more than 24 kg·m-2.
• Participants without regular exercise habits.

Exclusion Criteria

• Participants underwent other interventions (e.g., nutrition, psychology, exercise, health education, et al).
• Participants had a history of systematic and professional exercise habit.
• Participants presenced of disease or condition restricting participation, such as injuries, respiratory disease or cardiovascular diseases.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)	8 weeks	The change of baPWV before and after intervention.
Ankle-brachial index (ABI)	8 weeks	The change of ABI before and after intervention.
Nitric oxide (NO)	8 weeks	The change of NO before and after intervention.
Endothelin (ET)	8 weeks	The change of ET before and after intervention.
Body weight (BW)	8 weeks	The change of BW before and after intervention.
Body mass index (BMI)	8 weeks	The change of BMI before and after intervention.
Body fat% (BF%)	8 weeks	The change of BF% before and after intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Height	8 weeks	The change of height before and after intervention.
Blood pressure (BP)	8 weeks	The change of BP before and after intervention.
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max)	8 weeks	The change of VO2max before and after intervention.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University; 🇨🇳 Beijing, China