NCT00722696

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate metabolic parameters in previously sedentary individuals before and after eccentric endurance training (hiking downwards). Study participants will regularly hike downwards over a difference in altitude of 540 meters during 8 weeks. For the opposite way, a cable car will be used. Metabolic profiles will be obtained at baseline and after the 8 weeks period of eccentric endurance exercise.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
35

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2008

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2008

Completed
21 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 22, 2008

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 25, 2008

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2008

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

July 25, 2008

Status Verified

July 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

July 22, 2008

Last Update Submit

July 24, 2008

Conditions

Metabolism

Keywords

MetabolismMusclesExercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in metabolic parameters during 8 weeks of hiking downwards

    8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in muscle strength during 8 weeks of hiking downwards

    8 weeks

Interventions

physical trainingOTHER

8 weeks of hiking downwards. For the opposite way, a cable car will be used.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • men and women
  • age over 18 years

You may not qualify if:

  • previous systematic endurance training (\>3 times per week \>30 min)
  • body mass index \> 35 kg/m²
  • heavy smoking (\>20 cigarettes per day)
  • regular alcohol consumption \>60g per day
  • history of cardiovascular disease
  • established musculoskeletal disease
  • unwillingness to stay in the area for the whole period

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Vorarlberg Institute of Vascular Investigation and Treatment

Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, 6800, Austria

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Interventions

Physical Conditioning, Human

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ExerciseMotor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

  • Heinz Drexel, Prof, MD.

    Vorarlberg Institute for Vascular Investigation and Treatment (VIVIT-Institute)

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Heinz Drexel, Prof, MD

CONTACT

004355223032670vivit@lkhf.at

Veronika Kiene, PHD

CONTACT

004355223032670vivit@lkhf.at

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 22, 2008

First Posted

July 25, 2008

Study Start

July 1, 2008

Primary Completion

November 1, 2008

Study Completion

November 1, 2008

Last Updated

July 25, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-07

Locations

AU(1)