Health benefits of differing types of exercise in a Pacific community

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system; Public Health - Health promotion/education; Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes; Preventative Health Strategies in Pacific Health

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000003077
• Lead Sponsor: Auckland University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-01-05
• Study Completion: 2010-03-08
• Last Update Posted: 6 December 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Age 16-65 years. - age limited extended during enrolment
Pacific ethnicity.
Participating in fewer than 2 formal exercise sessions per week

Exclusion Criteria

Participating in at least 2 formal exercise session per week.
Non-Pacific ethnicity.
Pre-existing injuries, physical or mental conditions pre-cluding ability to participate (as assessed by health questionaire)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
cardiovascular fitness as assessed by changes in maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max)[measured at baseline and at 4 weeks];Leg strength assessed by maximal concentric force of the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups measured at 60 degrees/sec, using biodex measuring equipment.[measured at baseline and at 4 weeks]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fasting glucose and glycated haemoglobin[measured at baseline and at 4 weeks, using analysis of a venous blood sample];Lipid profile (total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein (HDL))[measured at baseline and at 4 weeks, using analysis of a fasting venous blood sample];Systolic and diastolic blood pressure[measured at baseline and at 4 weeks using sphygmomanometers];Inflammatory markers measured by C-reactive protein (CRP)[measured at baseline and at 4 weeks, using levels of the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein from analysis of a venous blood sample.];Psychological well-being (assessed by subjective exercise experiences scale)[measured at baseline and at 4 weeks]