An interventional study of Yoga and Brisk walking in Metabolic Syndrome, sponsored by Zhoukou Normal University. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-07-26.
Sponsored by Zhoukou Normal University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The objective of this study is to compare the effects of 8 months of yoga and walking exercise training on weight-related body fat and metabolic biomarkers in women. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a yoga group or a walking group. The yoga group will undergo 90-minute sessions, 3 times per week, while the walking group will engage in one-hour sessions, 6 times per week. Physical and metabolic markers will be measured at baseline and after 8 months of intervention.
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the differential impacts of yoga and walking exercise training on weight-related body fat and metabolic biomarkers in women over an 8-month period. The study will recruit women aged 18-65 years, who will be randomly assigned to either a yoga group or a walking group.
Yoga Group: Participants in the yoga group will attend 90-minute yoga sessions, 3 times per week.
Walking Group: Participants in the walking group will engage in one-hour fast-paced walking sessions, 6 times per week.
Outcome Measures: Physical and metabolic markers will be assessed at baseline and after 8 months of exercise intervention. The primary outcomes will include changes in body weight, BMI, visceral fat, and basal metabolism. Metabolic biomarkers such as serum leptin, glucose, total cholesterol (TC), apolipoprotein A (APOA), and apolipoprotein B (APOB) will also be measured.
Participants will be monitored for adherence to the exercise protocol and any adverse events throughout the study. Data will be collected during the intervention, and analyzed to determine the differential effects of yoga and walking on the measured outcomes.
The study aims to provide insights into the relative benefits of yoga and walking exercise regimens on women's health, particularly in terms of body composition and metabolic health, thereby informing future exercise recommendations and health interventions.
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This study's planned enrollment of 84 is above the median of 60 across 1,460 interventional studies indexed under Metabolic Syndrome.
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Female participants aged 18-65 years； Willing and able to participate in an 8-month exercise program； Generally healthy with no contraindications to physical activity； Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
Current participation in a structured exercise program； Known cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disorders that contraindicate exercise； Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period； Use of medications affecting metabolism or physical activity levels； Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, would make participation unsafe or not feasible
Participants in this group will undergo 90-minute yoga sessions, 3 times per week, for 8 months. The yoga intervention includes a combination of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation designed to improve flexibility, strength, and mental well-being.
Behavioral: Yoga
Participants in this group will engage in one-hour fast-paced walking sessions, 6 times per week, for 8 months. The walking intervention is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and support weight loss.
Behavioral: Brisk walking
Participants in the yoga group will attend 90-minute yoga sessions, 3 times per week, for 8 months. The sessions will include a combination of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation.
Participants in the brisk walking group will engage in one-hour fast-paced walking sessions, 6 times per week, for 8 months. The walking regimen is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and support weight loss.
Change in Body Weight
Measurement of body weight changes in kilograms from baseline to 8 months.
Time frame: Baseline, 8 months
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Measurement of BMI changes calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared from baseline to 8 months.
Time frame: Baseline, 8 months
Change in Serum Leptin Levels
Measurement of serum leptin levels in ng/mL from baseline to 8 months.
Time frame: Baseline, 8 months
Change in Fasting Blood Glucose Levels
Measurement of fasting blood glucose levels in mg/dL from baseline to 8 months.
Time frame: Baseline, 8 months
Change in Total Cholesterol (TC) Levels
Measurement of total cholesterol levels in mg/dL from baseline to 8 months.
Time frame: Baseline, 8 months
Plan to share: No — The data will not be shared due to concerns about participant privacy and the sensitivity of the health data collected.
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