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Impact of Different Interval Training Protocols on Physical, Cardio-metabolic, Lipidomic, Hematological and Psychological Parameters in Young Overweight/Obese Girls
Led by Association Tunisienne d'Etude & de Recherche sur l'Athérosclérose · Updated on 2024-08-06
45
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating how two different 12-week interval training programs affect physical fitness, heart and metabolic health, blood fat and cell profiles, and psychological well-being in young overweight or obese girls aged 12 to 15. The study aims to compare moderate-intensity interval training (MIIT) alone versus a combination of MIIT and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to better understand their impacts on these health measures. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: a 12-week supervised program of MIIT with three exercise sessions per week; a 12-week supervised program combining 6 weeks of MIIT followed by 6 weeks of HIIT, also with three sessions per week; or a control group that continues usual physical activity without additional exercise intervention. None of the groups receive personalized nutrition counseling during the study. During the study, researchers will monitor changes in body mass index, blood triglycerides, and enjoyment of the exercise at 6 and 12 weeks. They will also assess aerobic speed, lipid profiles, blood parameters, heart rate, and sprint performance. The study includes supervised exercise sessions and regular evaluations to track physical and psychological outcomes over the 12-week period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Interval Training and Cardio-metabolic Health in Overweight/Obese Girls
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female gender
- Overweight or obese according to the BMI classification
- Age 12 to 15 years
- Personal or parental/guardian written consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe infectious or inflammatory diseases
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Participation in organized exercise training in the last 6 months or additional physical-recreational activities, except physical education classes
- Using medications, hormone therapy or dietary supplements
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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 - 12 weeks
Participants undergo a 12-week supervised exercise program including moderate-intensity and/or high-intensity interval training depending on group assignment, or maintain habitual physical activity without additional training.
3 exercise sessions per week
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
ATERA : Association Tunisienne d'Etude & de Recherche sur l'Athérosclérose
Tunis, Tunisia, 1007
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2
Rabta Hospital
Tunis, Tunisia, 1007
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Research Team
A
Amani Kallel, PhD
M
Moncef Feki, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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