Sitting too much? study links sedentary time to weight and muscle risk in college freshmen

NCT ID NCT07392593

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study in Spain looked at 821 first-year university students to see how their physical activity and sitting habits relate to obesity and muscle health risks. Researchers used questionnaires to measure activity levels and sitting time, and body mass index (BMI) to classify weight. The goal was to identify patterns that could help design simple, non-invasive prevention strategies for young adults starting university.

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 the findings are clear, this could help universities design simple programs to encourage more movement and less sitting among new students.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove that changing activity levels will reduce obesity or injury risk. Results may not apply to other schools or countries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT PHYSICAL INACTIVITY SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Madrid, Spain

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