How often should you get up from your chair? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05353322
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing different combinations of how often and for how long people should interrupt prolonged sitting to improve blood pressure and blood sugar. Over 300 adults will take part in a 9-hour lab visit where they sit and take short walking breaks at various frequencies and durations. The goal is to find the smallest effective dose of activity that provides cardiometabolic benefits, which could inform future public health guidelines.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- walking breaks
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide clear, evidence-based recommendations on how often and for how long people should stand or walk to improve heart health and blood sugar.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase, lab-based study with healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with chronic conditions or in real-world settings. The benefits are short-term and may not translate into long-term health improvements.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 324 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2022
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Ability to read, write and speak English or Spanish * Limited or no chronic medical conditions \[examples include but not limited to: CVD, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), HIV/AIDS; participants with high blood pressure/hypertension and/or high cholesterol/hyperlipidemia may be included if they are currently prescribed and taking medication for these conditions\] * Do not take medication (over-the-counter or herbal) to control glucose (such as a diabetes control medication) * Not currently pregnant * Do not currently smoke cigarettes * No pre-existing musculoskeletal conditions (including but not limited to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis) that would prevent participation in intermittent physical activity * No allergies to common food allergens including wheat, eggs, milk or other dairy, gluten, fructose, peanuts or other nuts * No dietary restrictions such as vegan, gluten free, halal Exclusion Criteria: • Unable to provide consent
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Locations
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Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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