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NCT06368128 Climbing Lifestyle Intervention for Modifying Physical Activity Behaviors: Pilot Study

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NCT ID NCT06368128
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Northern Michigan University
Condition Lifestyle Factors
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 12 participants
Start Date 2024-04-16
Primary Completion 2024-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 35 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Indoor Rock Climbing Exercise Training Program

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 12 participants in total. It began in 2024-04-16 with a primary completion date of 2024-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The aim of this pilot study is to determine the effects of a 12-week indoor rock climbing training program on heart health, mental health, and behavioral health in generally healthy adults aged 18-35 years old who do not exercise. Participants will learn to rock climb using ropes on an indoor rock climbing wall and participate in the training program 2-3 days per week for 60 minutes each session over 12 weeks. Health outcomes will be measured at 4 time points over the course of the study (pre-intervention, 6-weeks/mid-intervention, 12-weeks/post-intervention, and 24-weeks post-intervention).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Physically inactive * Membership to Physical Education Instructional Facility at Northern Michigan University * No/very little experience with rock climbing * No diagnosed cardiovascular, metabolic, renal disease * No current injury Exclusion Criteria: * Physically active * Experience with rock climbing * No current membership with Physical Education Instructional Facility at Northern Michigan University * Pregnant and/or breastfeeding * Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, renal disease * Current or previous injury that would be exacerbated by rock climbing * Other diagnosed conditions in which rock climbing would be contraindicated

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Lisa Eckert, PhD

✉ leckert@nmu.edu

📞 906-227-1291

Principal Investigator

Megan C Nelson, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Northern Michigan University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06368128 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Lifestyle Factors. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06368128 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06368128 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at leckert@nmu.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06368128 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Marquette, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06368128 clinical trial?

NCT06368128 is sponsored by Northern Michigan University. The principal investigator is Megan C Nelson, PhD at Northern Michigan University. The trial plans to enroll 12 participants.

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