Hourly stair climbing for adults with prediabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether short bursts of stair climbing every hour can improve blood sugar and blood vessel health in adults with prediabetes. If you join, you'll complete three different activity schedules to see which helps most.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 69 years old.
- Your weight and height put you in the overweight or obese range (BMI 25 to 40).
- You have prediabetes, confirmed by a recent blood test or oral glucose tolerance test.
- You are able to do moderate exercise like walking and climbing stairs safely.
- You are willing to follow a set schedule that includes fasting, study meals, and activity instructions.
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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