Effects of Arm Cycling and Leg Cycling on Postprandial Blood Glucose Levels in Healthy Persons

Franklin Pierce University4 enrolled

Overview

The literature has shown that exercise is effective in decreasing blood glucose levels. However, it remains less clear if there is any difference between muscle groups regarding the glucose-lowering effects of exercise. The purpose of this study is to examine the differences in blood-glucose level changes in response to exercise that involves different muscle groups.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Hyperglycemia, Postprandial

Interventions

Arm CyclingBEHAVIORAL

20 minutes of arm cycling exercise at light to moderate intensity.

Leg CyclingBEHAVIORAL

20 minutes of leg cycling exercise at light to moderate intensity.

SittingBEHAVIORAL

Remain seated for 20 minutes.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 79 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Apparently healthy persons * Age 18 years or above Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiovascular diseases * Pulmonary diseases * Metabolic diseases * Other contraindications to exercise

Locations (1)

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Postprandial glucose levels

Time frame: one hour after the carbohydrates intake

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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