Sitting all day? short walks may help your blood sugar

NCT ID NCT05622006

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether taking short walks at different frequencies during long periods of sitting can improve blood sugar and fat levels. Twenty-five healthy but sedentary adults participated. Researchers measured changes in blood markers after different patterns of sitting and walking. The goal is to find the best way to break up sitting time to reduce health risks.

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 successful, this could help design simple daily routines to reduce the negative health effects of sitting for long periods.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It looks at short-term changes, not long-term health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome metabolic syndrome X Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOMETABOLIC SYNDROME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SEDENTARY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Norwegian School of Sports Sciences

Oslo, Oslo, 0806, Norway

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