Moderate Intensity Soleus Pushups Versus Sustained Soleus Pushups on Blood Glucose Level Among Young Population

NCT06427616 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 3547 Sara Noor
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 51
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

To determine that the short duration moderate intensity soleus push-ups will have a better effect on blood glucose level as compared to sustained soleus push-ups.

Conditions

Health Behavior

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Blood Sugar Level

  The primary outcome measure will be the change in blood sugar level, measured before and after the intervention period. This will provide insight into the direct impact of short duration moderate intensity soleus push-ups vs sustained soleus push-ups on blood sugar levels among young individuals.

  Baseline to 6 hours

Other Outcomes (1)

• Perception, acceptability and feasibility of participants to measure the Adherence

  Baseline to 6 hours

Study Arms (2)

Short Duration Moderate Intensity Soleus Push-ups (Group A)

EXPERIMENTAL

Moderate intensity involving weighted soleus push-ups is performed till patient start to fatigue

Behavioral: Short Duration Moderate Intensity Soleus Push-ups

Sustained Soleus Push-ups (Group B)

EXPERIMENTAL

Sustained soleus push-ups will be performed for up to 270 min.

Behavioral: Sustained Soleus Push-ups

Interventions

Short Duration Moderate Intensity Soleus Push-ups BEHAVIORAL

participants performed moderate intensity soleus push-ups with ankle weights, calculated as 30-40% of individuals 1RM of soleus muscle's strength. The single set of MSPU was performed 15 minutes after the meal for time till the point where the muscle started to fatigue. The participants were in sitting position with legs positioned at 90 degree angle relative to floor and feet flat on ground performed continuous planter flexion against the ankle weight. Three sets of MSPU was performed at every 15 and Session lasted in 60 minutes.

Also known as: Group A

Short Duration Moderate Intensity Soleus Push-ups (Group A)

Sustained Soleus Push-ups BEHAVIORAL

Participants will start soleus push-ups in sitting. To do so, the participants will be in a seated position, the legs will be at 90 degrees to the floor, and feet will be placed flat on the ground. Participants will then move their heels up and down continuously for. Sustained soleus push-ups will be performed with light intensity for up to 270 mins. No external resistance will be added. Participants will be provided with a maximum of 4 min break time after every 90 mins intervention. In the meantime, their blood sample will be collected

Also known as: Group B

Sustained Soleus Push-ups (Group B)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 26 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age: 18-35 years.
• Gender: both male and female.
• Healthy young adults.
• BMI: healthy weight.

You may not qualify if:

• Patient with cardiac issues.
• Any neurological issues.
• Knee injuries.
• Patient with any lower limb injuries.
• DVT and lower amputation.
• Any known diabetic patient.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Railway General Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46120, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Health Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

• Waqar Ahmed Awan, PhD

  Riphah International University Islamabad

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 6, 2024
• First Posted: May 24, 2024
• Study Start: June 6, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 28, 2025
• Study Completion: October 30, 2025
• Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)