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One-Minute 'Exercise Snacks' could transform daily fitness

NCT ID NCT07718113

Disease control Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, River Falls Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether doing very short bursts of activity—like brisk walking or stair climbing for 1-3 minutes several times a day—can improve physical activity, fitness, and heart health in adults who are not very active. Participants are randomly assigned to either follow this 'exercise snacking' routine for 12 weeks or continue their usual habits. Researchers measure changes in activity levels, body fat, blood pressure, and well-being, and check if any improvements last for another 12 weeks after the program ends.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a behavioral intervention of brief, frequent exercise bouts called exercise snacking
What this could lead to
If effective, exercise snacking could offer a practical, time-efficient way for inactive people to improve heart health and fitness.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Adherence to the snacking regimen may be low, and long-term benefits are uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-60 years. * Body mass index (BMI) ≥18.5 kg/m². * Insufficiently physically active, defined as generally not meeting current physical activity guidelines for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. * Able to safely participate in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity as determined by study screening procedures, including completion of the Physical - Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+) and health history review. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent. * Willing to complete all study visits, wear activity monitors, and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Known cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, neurological, orthopedic, or other medical conditions that would make participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity unsafe. * Resting heart rate \>100 beats/minute at screening. * Resting blood pressure \>160/100 mmHg at screening. * Clinically significant electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities identified during screening that require medical evaluation. * Current participation in regular structured physical activity that meets or exceeds recommended physical activity guidelines. * Physical limitations or injuries that preclude safe participation in the intervention or fitness testing. * Moderate-to-severe psychological distress or other mental health concerns identified during screening that require referral or would make study participation inappropriate. * Pregnancy or any other condition judged by the investigators to make participation unsafe or interfere with completion of study procedures.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cardiometabolic health Physical inactivity Sedentary behavior

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls

    RECRUITING

    River Falls, Wisconsin, 54022, United States

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