Moderate Intensity Soleus Pushups Versus Sustained Soleus Pushups on Blood Glucose Level Among Young Population

May 19, 2024 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Short Duration Moderate Intensity Soleus Pushups Versus Sustained Soleus Pushups on Blood Glucose Level Among Young Population

To determine that the short duration moderate intensity soleus push-ups will have a better effect on blood glucose level as compared to sustained soleus push-ups.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The soleus muscle is a slow oxidative muscle which possesses molecular machinery necessary for regulating blood borne substrates. It has the ability to increase the local oxidative metabolism for a long period of time without experiencing fatigue. The uniqueness lies in this muscle because of its inability to store glycogen and derives its energy directly from the glucose present in the bloodstream. This in turn helps in lowering the blood sugar by using the excess blood glucose as its primary source of fuel. The soleus muscle also stands out because of its high composition of slow oxidative fibers, around 88% of the fibers are slow twitch fibers, making it the only muscle in human body containing greater proportion of slow twitch fiber.

A specific exercise called soleus push-ups (SPU) can have a huge impact on boosting metabolism and regulating blood glucose level better than the total body muscle exercises, intermittent fasting, weight loss etc. According to the previous study it showed a significant effect on the overall blood chemistry when performed for 270 mins.

So,the purpose of this study will be to find the comparison of acute effects of sustained soleus push-ups with moderate resisted soleus push-ups on blood sugar level. To find whether moderate resisted soleus push-ups will give same or better results in short period of time.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

39

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

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

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

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age: 18-35 years.
  • Gender: both male and female.
  • Healthy young adults.
  • BMI: healthy weight.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient with cardiac issues.
  • Any neurological issues.
  • Knee injuries.
  • Patient with any lower limb injuries.
  • DVT and lower amputation.
  • Any known diabetic patient.

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

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Short Duration Moderate Intensity Soleus Push-ups (Group A)
Moderate intensity involving weighted soleus push-ups is performed till patient MHR is achieved.
Behavioral: Short Duration Moderate Intensity Soleus Push-ups

Participants will start soleus push-ups in sitting positions. To do so, the participants will be in a seated position, the legs will be at 90 degrees to the floor, feet will be placed flat on the ground. Participants will then move their heels up and down continuously.

Soleus push-ups will be performed with moderate intensity using weights which will be placed on their laps.

Participants will perform this activity till their 60-80% of their maximum heart rate is achieved and maintained

Other Names:
  • Group A
Experimental: Sustained Soleus Push-ups (Group B)
Sustained soleus push-ups will be performed for up to 270 min.
Behavioral: Sustained Soleus Push-ups

Participants will start soleus push-ups in sitting. To do so, the participants will be in a seated position, the legs will be at 90 degrees to the floor, and feet will be placed flat on the ground. Participants will then move their heels up and down continuously for.

Sustained soleus push-ups will be performed with light intensity for up to 270 mins.

No external resistance will be added. Participants will be provided with a maximum of 4 min break time after every 90 mins intervention. In the meantime, their blood sample will be collected

Other Names:
  • Group B

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Blood Sugar Level
Time Frame: Baseline to 6 hours
The primary outcome measure will be the change in blood sugar level, measured before and after the intervention period. This will provide insight into the direct impact of short duration moderate intensity soleus push-ups vs sustained soleus push-ups on blood sugar levels among young individuals.
Baseline to 6 hours

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Adherence to Exercise Protocol
Time Frame: Baseline to 6 hours
Adherence to the prescribed exercise will be monitored throughout the intervention period to assess compliance and determine if there are any differences in adherence between the two exercise groups.
Baseline to 6 hours

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Waqar Ahmed Awan, PhD, Riphah International University Islamabad

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 (Actual)

October 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 28, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 30, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 6, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 19, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

May 24, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 24, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 19, 2024

Last Verified

May 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 3547 Sara Noor

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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