Lifestyle trial to reduce sitting and improve heart health
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether breaking up long periods of sitting can improve whole-body cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. You may qualify if you’re currently quite sedentary but otherwise able to walk and climb stairs.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 30 and 60 years old.
- You’ve been exercising less than 90 minutes per week for the last 3 months.
- You sit more than 8 hours per day.
- You can walk 4 blocks and climb 2 flights of stairs without needing a walking aid.
- You have a cell phone that can receive text messages.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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