High-Intensity Interval Training(HIIT) on Cardio-metabolic Risk in School-age Children
Recruiting · NCT06416488 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University
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General health educationHIIT intervention
What this trial is about
This study aims to evaluate the health promotion effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) intervention on school-age children who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), as well as the long-term adherence and acceptability of HIIT in this population for future application.
Who can take part
Age range
7 Years to 18 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Aged 7-18 years at baseline.
- At least one of the following cardio-metabolic abnormalities:
- Prediabetes (Impaired fasting glucose: 5.6 ≤ fasting blood glucose level ≤ 6.9 mmol/L; or Impaired glucose tolerance: 7.8 ≤ blood glucose level after 2 hours postprandial ≤ 11.0 mmol/L).
- Lipid abnormalities (High-density lipoprotein cholesterol ≤ 1.04 mmol/L; or Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ≥ 3.37 mmol/L; or Triglycerides ≥ 1.70 mmol/L, or Total cholesterol ≥ 5.18 mmol/L).
- Elevated blood pressure (Systolic/diastolic blood pressure consistently higher than the 90th percentile for gender, age, and height; or systolic/diastolic blood pressure ≥ 120/80 mmHg).
- Written consent from participants and their guardians.
Exclusion criteria
- Previously diagnosed with heart failure, severe malnutrition, immune deficiency, liver or kidney disease, cancer, or other diseases deemed unsuitable for participation.
- Taking weight loss drugs, or undergone weight loss surgery.
- Attending behavior-based intervention programs (exercise or diet) within a year.
- Regular HIIT (at least once per week).
- Secondary obesity, such as neuropsychiatric disorders, endocrine disorders, sleep apnea syndrome, or other conditions.
- Unable to take interventions due to health conditions, such as joint diseases, fractures, injuries.
- Other situations unsuitable for participation.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University - Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China