Gamified walking and exercise may lower heart disease risk
NCT ID NCT07360561
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week program combining daily walking, high-intensity circuit training, and a gamified mobile app can improve cardiovascular risk factors like cholesterol, blood pressure, and body fat. Researchers will enroll 105 university students and staff, dividing them into five groups to compare different combinations of walking, exercise, and gamification. The goal is to see if making physical activity fun and engaging can lead to lasting heart health benefits.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Walking program, high-intensity circuit training, and gamified mobile application
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a fun, low-cost way to reduce heart disease risk through increased physical activity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (105 participants) with no blinding or placebo, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is short (12 weeks), and long-term adherence is unknown.
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Locations
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Uludağ University, Faculty of Spor Science Lab
Bursa, NİLÜFER, 16120, Turkey (Türkiye)