The Impact of Exercise Methods on Human Body Functions and Metabolism

NCT06523790 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: ZhoukouNU-001
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 84
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to compare the effects of 8 months of yoga and walking exercise training on weight-related body fat and metabolic biomarkers in women. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a yoga group or a walking group. The yoga group will undergo 90-minute sessions, 3 times per week, while the walking group will engage in one-hour sessions, 6 times per week. Physical and metabolic markers will be measured at baseline and after 8 months of intervention.

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome

Keywords

Yoga, Walking, Exercise, Body Composition, Metabolic Health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Body Weight

  Measurement of body weight changes in kilograms from baseline to 8 months.

  Baseline, 8 months

• Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)

  Measurement of BMI changes calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared from baseline to 8 months.

  Baseline, 8 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Change in Serum Leptin Levels

  Baseline, 8 months

• Change in Fasting Blood Glucose Levels

  Baseline, 8 months

• Change in Total Cholesterol (TC) Levels

  Baseline, 8 months

Study Arms (2)

Yoga Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will undergo 90-minute yoga sessions, 3 times per week, for 8 months. The yoga intervention includes a combination of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation designed to improve flexibility, strength, and mental well-being.

Behavioral: Yoga

Walking Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will engage in one-hour fast-paced walking sessions, 6 times per week, for 8 months. The walking intervention is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and support weight loss.

Behavioral: Brisk walking

Interventions

Yoga BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the yoga group will attend 90-minute yoga sessions, 3 times per week, for 8 months. The sessions will include a combination of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation.

Yoga Group

Brisk walking BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the brisk walking group will engage in one-hour fast-paced walking sessions, 6 times per week, for 8 months. The walking regimen is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and support weight loss.

Walking Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Female participants aged 18-65 years； Willing and able to participate in an 8-month exercise program； Generally healthy with no contraindications to physical activity； Ability to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Current participation in a structured exercise program； Known cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disorders that contraindicate exercise； Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period； Use of medications affecting metabolism or physical activity levels； Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, would make participation unsafe or not feasible

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Zhoukou Normal University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Zhou Kou Normal University

Zhoukou, Henan, China

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome; Motor Activity

Interventions

Yoga

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Insulin Resistance; Hyperinsulinism; Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Spiritual Therapies; Exercise Movement Techniques; Physical Therapy Modalities

Study Officials

• xiaomeng liu

  Zhoukou Normal University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

jin li

CONTACT

(86)18438175639; lijin0213@126.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: instructor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 22, 2024
• First Posted: July 26, 2024
• Study Start: January 3, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2025
• Study Completion: December 31, 2025
• Last Updated: July 26, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CN (1)