Metabolic Effects of Eccentric Endurance Training

July 24, 2008 updated by: Vorarlberg Institute for Vascular Investigation and Treatment
The purpose of this study is to evaluate metabolic parameters in previously sedentary individuals before and after eccentric endurance training (hiking downwards). Study participants will regularly hike downwards over a difference in altitude of 540 meters during 8 weeks. For the opposite way, a cable car will be used. Metabolic profiles will be obtained at baseline and after the 8 weeks period of eccentric endurance exercise.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

35

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

  • Name: Heinz Drexel, Prof, MD
  • Phone Number: 004355223032670
  • Email: vivit@lkhf.at

Study Contact Backup

  • Name: Veronika Kiene, PHD
  • Phone Number: 004355223032670
  • Email: vivit@lkhf.at

Study Locations

  • Austria
    • Vorarlberg
      • Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, Austria, 6800
        • Vorarlberg Institute of Vascular Investigation and Treatment
        • Contact:
          • Veronika Kiene, PHD
          • Phone Number: 004355223032670
          • Email: vivit@lkhf.at
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Christoph H. Saely, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Alexander Vonbank, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Philipp Rein, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Stefan Beer, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Stefan Aczel, MD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • men and women
  • age over 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • previous systematic endurance training (>3 times per week >30 min)
  • body mass index > 35 kg/m²
  • heavy smoking (>20 cigarettes per day)
  • regular alcohol consumption >60g per day
  • history of cardiovascular disease
  • established musculoskeletal disease
  • unwillingness to stay in the area for the whole period

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in metabolic parameters during 8 weeks of hiking downwards
Time Frame: 8 weeks
8 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in muscle strength during 8 weeks of hiking downwards
Time Frame: 8 weeks
8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Vorarlberg Institute for Vascular Investigation and Treatment

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Heinz Drexel, Prof, MD., Vorarlberg Institute for Vascular Investigation and Treatment (VIVIT-Institute)

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

November 1, 2008

Study Completion (Anticipated)

November 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 22, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 24, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

July 25, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 25, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 24, 2008

Last Verified

July 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • K01-2008-1

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