Sitting less might help older women age better
NCT ID NCT03473145
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether breaking up long periods of sitting can improve health in overweight women aged 55 and older. Over 400 participants were given health coaching and a device to track their sitting and standing time. The goal was to see if standing more often could lead to better insulin levels and physical function after three months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Health coaching and a device to track sitting and standing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simply standing up more often during the day improves health in older women.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are already known. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so any benefits may be modest and hard to maintain long-term.
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UC San Diego
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States