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Can Step-Aerobics beat core workouts for heart health?

NCT ID NCT07703202

Disease control Sponsor: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of supervised exercise—step-aerobics and core exercise—to see which better lowers non-HDL cholesterol in sedentary women aged 25-45 with overweight or obesity. Participants follow a 24-week program with 60-minute sessions. The goal is to find which exercise approach improves cardiometabolic health more effectively.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise programs (step-aerobics and core exercise)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could show that simple, supervised exercise programs help improve cholesterol levels in women with overweight or obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise adherence and individual differences could affect outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

25 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female sex * Aged 25-45 years * Sedentary lifestyle (\< 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity activity for preceding 6 months) * Overweight or Class I Obesity (BMI 25.0-34.9 kg/m²) per WHO criteria * Willingness to participate in a 24-week supervised exercise program with written informed consent Exclusion Criteria : * Diagnosed cardiovascular disease (CVD) * Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP \>140 or DBP \>90 mmHg) * Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 or 2) * Current/past lipid-lowering or antihypertensive medications (within 6 months) * Active smoking * Pregnancy or lactation * Musculoskeletal/orthopedic conditions preventing safe exercise participation * Structured exercise program participation within past 6 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cholesterol (total and HDL) Exercise

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mugla Sitki Kocman University

    Menteşe, Muğla, 48050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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