NCT06966414 Effects of Different Timing of Bodyweight High-intensity Exercise on Human Behaviours
| NCT ID | NCT06966414 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan Normal University |
| Condition | Physical Activity |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-30 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-04-24 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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 20 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-30 with a primary completion date of 2026-04-24.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this project is to investigate the effects of exercise at different times of day on 72-hour eating behaviour, physical activity and sedentary behaviour in physically inactive adults.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 20 and 50 years, with a BMI ranging from 19 to 27 kg/m². * Classified as having "low" physical activity levels (750 Metabolic Equivalents / week) according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). * Engaged in moderate-intensity exercise for no more than 3 days per week and less than 30 minutes per session in the 3 months preceding the study. * Maintained a stable body weight (± 3 kg) during the 3 months prior to the main experiment. * Not taking any medications, supplements, or vitamins that might affect food intake, appetite, physical activity, weight loss, or metabolism. * Free from cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. * Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant. * Not currently on a diet or undergoing any specific dietary interventions (e.g., intermittent fasting, ketogenic diet). * No injuries or surgical wounds preventing physical activity. * Regular sleep patterns, averaging 7-9 hours per night, with no shift work. * No habits of heavy alcohol consumption or smoking. Exclusion Criteria: * Personal history of/existing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease or dyslipidaemia. * Taking medications that may influence lipid or carbohydrate metabolism or immune system function. * Unable to take part in exercise for any reason (e.g., injury or disability) or a positive response to any questions on the Physical Activity Readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q).
Contact & Investigator
Yung-Chih Chen, PhD
✉ yc.chen@ntnu.edu.twFrequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06966414 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, up to 50 Years, studying Physical Activity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06966414 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06966414 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at yc.chen@ntnu.edu.tw for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06966414 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Taipei, Taiwan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06966414 clinical trial?
NCT06966414 is sponsored by National Taiwan Normal University. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.