Individualized Cadence Thresholds for Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity in Obese Taiwanese Young Adults

NCT06883253 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: No. 105-2815-C-034-028-H105-2815-C-034-028-H
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to determine the step cadence thresholds for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in obese young adults. It examines the relationship between body composition and step cadence required to achieve moderate-intensity physical activity (MPA, 3 METs), MPAyoung (4.8 METs), and vigorous physical activity (VPA, 6 METs).

Conditions

Obesity; Body Composition; Cadence; Physical Activity Intensity

Keywords

Obese; Oxygen consumption; Metabolic equivalent; Steps per minute; Step rete thresholds

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Step Cadence Thresholds for Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in Obese Young Adults

  This study examines the step cadence thresholds required to achieve moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in obese young adults. The primary outcome measure is the step cadence corresponding to 3 METs (MPA), 4.8 METs (MPAyoung), and 6 METs (VPA), determined through indirect calorimetry during incremental treadmill walking.

  Day 1

Study Arms (1)

Obese Young Adults

This study includes 48 obese young adults, approximately 20 years old, with 28 males and 20 females.

Behavioral: treadmill walking

Interventions

treadmill walking BEHAVIORAL

all participants walking at increasing speeds on a treadmill

Obese Young Adults

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 21 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of obese young adults aged approximately 20 years. Participants include both males and females, with a BMI classified as obese (≥27 kg/m²). The study aims to examine the relationship between step cadence and metabolic equivalents during walking.

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 19-21 years
• BMI classified as obese (≥27 kg/m²)
• Able to walk on a treadmill without assistance

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of metabolic, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal disorders
• History of bariatric surgery
• Current participation in structured exercise program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Chinese Culture University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Chinese Culture University

Taipei, Taiwan, 11114, Taiwan

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Chiang TL, Lin YC, Chen C, Chan SH, Ye YY, Hsu CH, Su PW, Wu HJ. Individualized walking cadence thresholds of moderate to vigorous intensity for Taiwanese obese young adults. BMC Public Health. 2025 Oct 14;25(1):3471. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-24805-7.

  PMID: 41088002 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Researcher

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 6, 2025
• First Posted: March 19, 2025
• Study Start: November 15, 2017
• Primary Completion: November 8, 2018
• Study Completion: November 8, 2018
• Last Updated: March 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)