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

NCT ID NCT07392593

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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

821 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Jun 2024

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.

Who is studied

First-year university students enrolled at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid (Spain)

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * First-year university students enrolled at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos * Availability of complete GPAQ data Exclusion Criteria: * Incomplete GPAQ data

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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

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Obesity & overweight Physical inactivity Sedentary behavior

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

    Madrid, Spain

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