Sitting less, walking more: simple breaks may cut diabetes and heart risk
NCT ID NCT03898206
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking short, regular walks during long periods of sitting can lower blood sugar and cholesterol after meals—key risk factors for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Researchers compared the effects in normal-weight and overweight/obese South Asian adults, a group with higher risk for these conditions. The goal was to see if this simple activity change could help reduce disease risk.
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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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54 people
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- Started
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Apr 2019
- Finished
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Mar 2020
- 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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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identified South Asian ethnicity. * Self-report sitting at least 7 hours per day. * Normal weight, overweight or obese. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to speak and read English. * Contraindications to performing light-intensity walking. * Diagnosed cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Bedfordshire
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9EA, United Kingdom
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