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Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Novel Forms of High-intensity Interval Exercise

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03359928
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : December 2, 2017
Last Update Posted : September 11, 2018
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Naomi Burn, Teesside University

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
Randomised cross-over study seeking to explore the acute physiological and perceptual responses to three novel forms of high-intensity interval training (HIT).

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
High-intensity Interval Exercise Heart Rate Rating of Perceived Exertion Blood Pressure Acute Mood Physical Activity Enjoyment Behavioral: Boxing Behavioral: Stair stepping Behavioral: Stair climbing Not Applicable

Detailed Description:
Randomised cross-over study seeking to explore the acute physiological (heart rate and blood pressure) and perceptual responses (rating of perceived exertion, mood and enjoyment) to three novel forms (non-contact boxing, stair stepping and stair climbing) of high-intensity interval training (HIT).
Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 15 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Intervention Model Description: Using a randomised crossover trial design participants will be randomised computer assisted random sequence generation to sequences in which they are exposed to each experimental condition (exercise modality: stair stepping, stair climbing and non-contact boxing).
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Other
Official Title: Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Novel Forms of High-intensity Interval Exercise
Actual Study Start Date : November 20, 2017
Actual Primary Completion Date : April 30, 2018
Actual Study Completion Date : April 30, 2018
Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Boxing
In each of the three sessions a different exercise modality will be conducted, in a randomised sequence. Non-contact boxing involves boxing "punch pads" that will be held by the one of the researchers, while wearing protective boxing gloves. Each exercise modality will be conducted following a high-intensity interval protocol (4 x 60 seconds of exercise interspersed with 60 seconds of rest). During each exercise bout participants will be encouraged to exercise at an intensity that elicits a heart rate of ≥85% of maximum, which will always be followed by 60 seconds of passive recovery. Participants will complete a 5 minute warm-up and a 2 minute cool down and stretch after the exercise bouts have been completed.
 Behavioral: Boxing
as already discussed
Experimental: Stair stepping
Participants will complete 3 sessions of exercise. In each of the three sessions a different exercise modality will be conducted in a randomised sequence. Stair stepping involves stepping on to and off a 35 cm Reebok exercise bench, repeatedly. Each exercise modality will be conducted following a high-intensity interval protocol (4 x 60 seconds of exercise interspersed with 60 seconds of rest). During each exercise bout participants will be encouraged to exercise at an intensity that elicits a heart rate of ≥85% of maximum, which will always be followed by 60 seconds of passive recovery. Participants will complete a 5 minute warm-up and a 2 minute cool down and stretch after the exercise bouts have been completed.
 Behavioral: Stair stepping
as already discussed
Experimental: Stair climbing

In each of the three sessions a different exercise modality will be conducted, in a randomised sequence. Stair climbing involves continuously ascending the stairs located in a public access staircase. Each exercise modality will be conducted following a high-intensity interval protocol (4 x 60 seconds of exercise interspersed with 60 seconds of rest).

During each exercise bout participants will be encouraged to exercise at an intensity that elicits a heart rate of ≥85% of maximum, which will always be followed by 60 seconds of passive recovery. Participants will complete a 5 minute warm-up and a 2 minute cool down and stretch after the exercise bouts have been completed.

 Behavioral: Stair climbing
as already discussed


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Heart rate [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
    Second-to-second heart rate monitoring throughout exercise sessions using wrist worn Polar A360 heart rate monitors


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Mood [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
    Acute mood state

  2. Enjoyment [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
    Physical activity enjoyment scale (PACES). Range of possible scores from 18-126, higher scores indicate higher enjoyment.

  3. RPE [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
    Rating of perceived exertion

  4. Blood pressure [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
    Measured using automatic blood pressure monitor


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 65 Years   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • adult (≥18 years) employees
  • no health conditions that preclude them from exercise and on no medication, information obtained via their self-report.
  • able to understand written and spoken English.
  • participants reporting that they are asthmatic will allowed to participate with medical clearance and instructed to bring their bronchodilator medication and use it when required.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • symptoms of or known presence of heart disease
  • condition or injury or co-morbidity affecting the ability to undertake exercise
  • diabetes mellitus
  • early family history of sudden cardiac death
  • pregnancy or likelihood of pregnancy.
Contacts and Locations
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03359928


Locations
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United Kingdom
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Sponsors and Collaborators
Teesside University
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Kathryn Weston, PhD Teesside University
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Responsible Party: Naomi Burn, Principal Investigator, Teesside University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03359928    
Other Study ID Numbers: 162/17
First Posted: December 2, 2017    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: September 11, 2018
Last Verified: September 2018
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: No

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No