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The Influence of Climate and Air Pollution on Physical Activity of Chinese People in Shenyang and Shenzhen
Led by Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences · Updated on 2026-04-13
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Sponsors
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Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences
Lead Sponsor
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China Medical University, China
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying how climate and air pollution affect physical activity levels in adults living in two Chinese cities, Shenyang and Shenzhen. Physical inactivity is a major global health concern and can be influenced by environmental factors such as temperature and air quality. This study aims to compare how differences in climate and pollution in these cities impact physical activity and related health measures. The study will include 62 participants from each city who will wear devices to measure their physical activity and ambient temperature every two months over one year, totaling six assessment rounds. Alongside, local weather and air pollution data, including PM2.5 levels, will be collected over about two years. The two cities differ in climate, with Shenzhen having warmer, longer summers and Shenyang having colder winters and industrial pollution. Participants will be monitored for body composition and physical activity using accelerometers and temperature sensors. Researchers will assess physical activity levels every two months and track exposure to environmental temperature, humidity, and pollution. The primary outcome is physical activity level over one year. Secondary measures include temperature, humidity, sunshine duration, PM2.5, and detailed body composition metrics. This data will help understand how environmental factors influence physical activity behavior.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Influence of Climate and Air Pollution on Physical Activity of Chinese People in Shenyang and Shenzhen
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 to 55 years
- Residing in Shenzhen or Shenyang for the entire year
You will not qualify if you...
- Disabilities that limit physical activity
- Any condition preventing participation in physical activity
- Pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study period
- Lactating or planning to lactate during the study period
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 12 months
Participants wear an accelerometer and temperature sensor every two months to monitor physical activity and environmental temperature, while body composition is assessed at the same times.
6 visits every two months
Duration - Approximately 2 years
Environmental data including atmospheric temperature, humidity, PM2.5, and sunshine duration are collected continuously from local weather stations for an average of 2 years.
No participant visits required
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
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Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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China Medical University
Shenyang, China
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Research Team
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John R Speakman, Doctor
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Xueying Zhang, Doctor
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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