Can changing how you move beat the harm of sitting all day?
NCT ID NCT07419100
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how different ways of being active—like short frequent breaks or longer exercise sessions—can help reduce the negative health effects of sitting too much. Researchers will compare these activity patterns in 48 healthy but sedentary adults aged 40-70. The goal is to find the best strategy to improve insulin sensitivity and blood vessel function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 48 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 40-70 years * Sedentary (\>9 hours per day) * \< 3 exercise sessions per week Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or intend to become pregnant * Any known contra-indications for physical activity * \>14 alcohol consumptions per week for women and \>20 alcohol consumptions per week for men * Involved in a weight reduction program with an energy restriction diet during the study period * No consistent body weight over the past month * Diagnosed with any known cardiometabolic health-related disease
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hasselt University
Diepenbeek, Limburg, 3590, Belgium
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