Exercise Snacks in Obesity
Key facts
- Where
- Hamilton és Kelowna, KanadaSee the 2 sites
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 35 and 64 years old?
Where in Kanada
- McMaster UniversityHamilton, KanadaNo longer taking part
- University of British Columbia OkanaganKelowna, KanadaNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of British Columbia
- Trial code
- NCT06924346
- Record updated
- 2026. augusztus 17.
- Original description
To conduct a randomized control trial to determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week technology-enabled exercise snacks intervention with behaviour change counselling for improving cardiorespiratory fitness and various markers of cardiometabolic health in previously inactive adults living with obesity.Read full original descriptionShow less
Efficacy of Exercise Snacks in Real-World Settings in Individuals Living With Obesity
To conduct a randomized control trial to determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week technology-enabled exercise snacks intervention with behaviour change counselling for improving cardiorespiratory fitness and various markers of cardiometabolic health in previously inactive adults living with obesity.
Inclusion: Aged 35-64 years; Habitually engaging in < 150 min moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week; Body mass index 30-45 kg/m2 or 27.5-45 for participants who self-identify as being of Asian or Southeast Asian origin; Waist circumference: >88cm for females and >102cm for males, or >80 cm for females and >90 cm for male participants who self-identify as being of Asian or Southeast Asian; Not currently diagnosed with a cardiometabolic disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, stroke, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease); Taking ≤2 commonly prescribed medications for the prevention of cardiometabolic diseases (e.g., statins, antihypertensives); Not a current smoker; Cleared to engage in physical activity using the Get Active Questionnaire and, if applicable, consultation with a health care provider or Qualified Exercise Professional; Access to a computer, tablet or smartphone for intervention delivery and tracking; Ability to read and write in English.
Exclusion: Have a scheduled surgical procedure within the next 3-4 months that would prevent exercise participation; Chronic musculoskeletal condition or recent (within 2 years) cardiovascular event preventing participation in exercise; Angina upon exertion assessed by the Rose Angina Questionnaire; Prescribed beta-blockers that can compromise the validity of heart rate measurements. during the exercise test; Lack of internet access; Currently participating in another clinical trial that interferes with the study procedures; Currently pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant during the intervention (i.e., within the next 4 months); Uncontrolled high blood pressure (>160/90 mmHg).