Status:
COMPLETED
Does Biological Sex Influence the Cardiac Output Response to Sprint Interval Exercise Training in Humans?
Lead Sponsor:
McMaster University
Conditions:
Exercise
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Sprint interval exercise training refers to brief repeated bouts of vigorous effort that are separated by short periods of recovery. Cardiac output refers to the amount of blood that is pumped out of ...
Detailed Description
The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether biological sex influences the peak cardiac output response to 12 weeks of sprint interval exercise training. Peak cardiac output will be deter...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Being untrained based on a self-report of engaging in \< 1 h of weekly moderate to vigorous physical activity based on the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Get Active Questionnaire.
- Having an estimated cardiorespiratory fitness in the lower 50% of adults in the specified age range based on the online fitness calculator available at: www.worldfitnesslevel.org.
- Females who are naturally cycling (i.e., not using any form of hormonal contraceptive) or are using a 2nd generation oral contraceptive.
Exclusion
- Experiencing a condition that might preclude safe participation in physical activity and exercise, as determined by answering "Yes" to any question on Page 1 of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Get Active Questionnaire.
- Females with a positive pregnancy test.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 25 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 28 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05205538
Start Date
January 25 2022
End Date
February 28 2023
Last Update
April 6 2023
Active Locations (1)
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McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S4K1