Sitting Interruption and Whole-body Cardiovascular Health (NCT05316571)
Sitting Interruption and Whole-body Cardiovascular Health: Linking Physiological Responses to Risk Behaviors
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
There is strong evidence for the association between sedentary behaviors and cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke. However, the public currently has no clear guidance on how to limit or interrupt their sedentary behaviors. This study will identify and test the physiological effects of several sedentary behavior interruption strategies and explore the feasibility (i.e., likelihood of an individual performing the requested activities) of those strategies to inform the development of public policy surrounding sedentary behavior interruption. Long-term, the findings of this study will inform a large clinical trial that can test whether sedentary behavior reduction can decrease cardiovascular disease risk.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Age range: 30 Years to 60 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- One 5-Minute Walking Bout Each Hour (BEHAVIORAL)
- One 15-Minute Standing Bout Each Hour (BEHAVIORAL)
- One 5-Minute Walking Bout and One 15-Minute Standing Bout Each Hour (BEHAVIORAL)
- Uninterrupted Sitting (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (919) 962-0816
Email: switchstudy@unc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.