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Sitting less, moving more: tiny walks may boost brain power

NCT ID NCT06700187

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether taking short walking breaks during long periods of sitting can help thinking and blood sugar levels. Researchers will have 33 young, sedentary adults try four different break patterns over four separate lab visits. The goal is to see which break frequency works best for mental flexibility and glucose control.

What this could mean

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Active substance
walking breaks
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple daily habits to protect brain function and metabolism in desk-bound young adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 33 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects might be too small to matter in real life.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 33 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged 18-35 years; * BMI between 18.5-24.9 kg/m2; * SB, i.e. sitting for an average of at least 9 hours per day; * Physically inactive, i.e. engaging in exercise for less than 2 to 3 times per week; * Stable body weight (weight gain or loss \< 3 kg in the past three months); * Willingness to engage in four 6-hour laboratory visits; * No difficult cannulation. Exclusion Criteria: * Not sedentary, i.e. sitting for less than an average of 9 hours per day; * Physically active, i.e. engaging in exercise for more than 3 times a week; * Abuse of drugs; * Use medication to treat BP, lipid, or glucose metabolism; * Pregnant females.

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Conditions

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Sedentary Behavior

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Breaking prolonged sitting with physical activity Sedentary behaviors

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nutrition and movement science

    RECRUITING

    Maastricht, Netherlands

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