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Can Dance-Like workouts beat core exercises for cholesterol? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07350213

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two types of exercise—step-aerobics and core exercises—to see which better lowers non-HDL cholesterol in sedentary women aged 25-45 who are overweight or have class I obesity. Forty-five women participated in a 16-week supervised program. The goal was to find a practical, effective exercise approach for improving heart health in this group.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise (step-aerobics or core exercises)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple, home-friendly exercise programs help manage cholesterol in sedentary women with overweight or obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 45 participants. Results may not apply to men, other age groups, or people with higher obesity levels. Exercise adherence outside a supervised setting may be lower.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2022

Finished

Dec 2022

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, defined as engaging in less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week for the preceding six months. * Overweight or Class I Obesity, defined according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria as a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25.0 and 34.9 kg/m². * Willingness to participate in a 16-week supervised exercise program and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of diagnosed CVD, uncontrolled hypertension (Systolic Blood Pressure \>140 mmHg or Diastolic Blood Pressure \>90 mmHg), or diabetes mellitus (Type 1 or 2). * Current or past use (within 6 months) of lipid-lowering medications, antihypertensive drugs, or any medication known to affect metabolism. * Active smoking. * Pregnancy or lactation. * Any musculoskeletal, orthopedic, or other medical condition that would prevent safe participation in the exercise programs. * Participation in any structured, regular exercise program within the past six months.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mugla Sitki Kocman University

    Menteşe, Muğla, 48050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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