Sitting too much? brief walks may help your blood sugar
NCT ID NCT05709379
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether short bursts of walking or jogging during long periods of sitting can improve how the body handles sugar and fats. Twenty-five healthy adults who sit most of the day took part. Researchers compared sitting without breaks to sitting interrupted by either low- or high-intensity activity. The goal is to find out if the intensity of these breaks matters for heart and metabolic health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, practical ways to reduce health risks from prolonged sitting.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It looks at short-term effects, not long-term health outcomes.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PHYSICAL ACTIVITY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Norwegian School of Sports Sciences
Oslo, Oslo, 0806, Norway