NCT06962605 Effects of Intermittent Running on Metabolic Health
| NCT ID | NCT06962605 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan Normal University |
| Condition | Metabolic Regulation |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 16 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-06-21 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-04-30 |
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 16 participants in total. It began in 2025-06-21 with a primary completion date of 2026-04-30.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the suitability of intermittent exercise of long and short intervals at lower intensities than HIIE on energy expenditure during and post-exercise compared to MICE, as well as determine whether similar or greater effects can be achieved for glycemic control in recreationally active adults.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy recreationally active men * BMI between 18.5-27 kg/m2 * Aged between 20 to 45 years * Regular exercise (3 times per week and longer than 3 months) with cardio exercise longer than 30 minutes at least once a week * Weight stable for more than 3 months (no change in weight +/- 3%) * Non-shift workers and sleep at least 6.5-9 hours for the past 3 months * Non-smoker Exclusion Criteria: * having any cardiovascular, metabolic or pulmonary disease (angina pectoris or uncontrolled arrhythmias) * suffering from infectious contagious diseases, * using medications that could affect metabolic responses (including anti-inflammatory medications) * smoking * heavy alcohol intake (more than 4 drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks a week). * undergoing special diets (e.g., intermittent fasting and/or ketogenic diets)
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06962605 clinical trial?
This trial is open to male participants only, aged 20 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Metabolic Regulation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06962605 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06962605 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at yc.chen@ntnu.edu.tw for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06962605 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Taipei, Taiwan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06962605 clinical trial?
NCT06962605 is sponsored by National Taiwan Normal University. The trial plans to enroll 16 participants.