High-intensity Interval ExerciseNCT03359928
Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Novel Forms of High-intensity Interval Exercise
A study testing Boxing, Stair stepping and Stair climbing in people with High-intensity Interval Exercise and Heart Rate, run by Teesside University at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
Randomised cross-over study seeking to explore the acute physiological and perceptual responses to three novel forms of high-intensity interval training (HIT). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- High-intensity Interval Exercise, Heart Rate, Rating of Perceived Exertion
- What is being tested?
- Boxing, Stair stepping and Stair climbing
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 15 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 20 Nov 2017to 30 Apr 2018
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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.
Who cannot join
- 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.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Randomised cross-over study seeking to explore the acute physiological and perceptual responses to three novel forms of high-intensity interval training (HIT).
Read the 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).
- Conditions
- High-intensity Interval Exercise, Heart Rate, Rating of Perceived Exertion, Blood Pressure, Acute Mood, Physical Activity Enjoyment
- Being tested
- Boxing, Stair stepping, Stair climbing
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
BoxingBehavioural
as already discussed
Stair steppingBehavioural
as already discussed
Stair climbingBehavioural
as already discussed
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing | Experimental | 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. Receives: Behavioral: Boxing |
| Stair stepping | Experimental | 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. Receives: Behavioral: Stair stepping |
| Stair climbing | Experimental | 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. Receives: Behavioral: Stair climbing |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Heart rate
Second-to-second heart rate monitoring throughout exercise sessions using wrist worn Polar A360 heart rate monitors
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (4)
Mood
Acute mood state
Measured: 6 months
Enjoyment
Physical activity enjoyment scale (PACES). Range of possible scores from 18-126, higher scores indicate higher enjoyment.
Measured: 6 months
RPE
Rating of perceived exertion
Measured: 6 months
Blood pressure
Measured using automatic blood pressure monitor
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Dec 2017
- Study start20 Nov 2017
- Primary completion30 Apr 2018
- Study completion30 Apr 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for High-intensity Interval ExerciseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- 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)
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Teesside University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Naomi Burn, Teesside University
- Investigators
- Kathryn Weston, PhD, Principal investigator, Teesside University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03359928
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 162/17
- Status last verified
- Sep 2018
- First submitted
- 16 Nov 2017
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Sep 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Novel Forms of High-intensity Interval Exercise
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03359928
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 162/17
- Conditions
- High-intensity Interval Exercise, Heart Rate, Rating of Perceived Exertion, Blood Pressure, Acute Mood, Physical Activity Enjoyment
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Teesside UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Nov 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Dec 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Randomised cross-over study seeking to explore the acute physiological and perceptual responses to three novel forms of high-intensity interval training (HIT).
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
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- 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).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing | Experimental | Behavioral: BoxingIn 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. |
| Stair stepping | Experimental | Behavioral: Stair steppingParticipants 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. |
| Stair climbing | Experimental | Behavioral: Stair climbingIn 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. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Boxingas already discussed | Behavioural | Boxing |
| Stair steppingas already discussed | Behavioural | Stair stepping |
| Stair climbingas already discussed | Behavioural | Stair climbing |
Primary outcome
Heart rate
Time frame: 6 months
Second-to-second heart rate monitoring throughout exercise sessions using wrist worn Polar A360 heart rate monitors
4 secondary outcomes
Mood
Time frame: 6 months
Enjoyment
Time frame: 6 months
RPE
Time frame: 6 months
Blood pressure
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Sep 2018.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Kathryn Weston, PhD principal investigator
Teesside University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Boxing, Stair stepping and Stair climbing in people with High-intensity Interval Exercise and Heart Rate, run by Teesside University at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Sep 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Heart rate (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Sep 2018; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.