One-Minute movement breaks: a new way to fight obesity?

NCT ID NCT06924346

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether brief, one-minute exercise breaks—called 'exercise snacks'—can improve fitness and health in adults with obesity. Eighty inactive participants aged 35-64 will use a phone app to do personalized movement breaks throughout the day for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and can boost cardiorespiratory fitness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: exercise snacks (short movement breaks delivered via mobile app)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, flexible way for people with obesity to improve their fitness and heart health without long gym sessions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study (80 participants) testing whether people will stick with the program. It may not show clear health benefits or work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
University of British Columbia Okanagan

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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