Physical inactivity is prevalent in older adults and poses a risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes. The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effect of non-exercise physical activity using a standing desk on clinical variables in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
120
We proposed a dynamic standing approach (working while standing accompanied by small periodic stepping movements) as a more tolerable and thereby more applicative lifestyle modification. To evaluate this form on healthy subjects, three different conditions were applied: 3 hours of sitting, static standing and dynamic standing. Both standing conditions were done with height-adjustable table which was developed at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA)
We proposed a dynamic standing approach (working while standing accompanied by small periodic stepping movements) as a more tolerable and thereby more applicative lifestyle modification. To evaluate this form on healthy subjects, three different conditions were applied: 3 hours of sitting, static standing and dynamic standing. Both standing conditions were done with height-adjustable table which was developed at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
RECRUITINGOxygen consumption
Oxygen uptake VO2 (ml/min/kg)
Time frame: change in oxygen consumption between all three conditions, which will be measured with a minimum washout period of 3 days
Executive control
Executive functions measured with Trail Making Test (seconds)
Time frame: change in executive control and cognitive switching levels between all three conditions, which will be measured with a minimum washout period of 3 days
Attention levels
Measuring attention with Stroop test (seconds)
Time frame: change in attentional levels between all three conditions, which will be measured with a minimum washout period of 3 days
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We proposed a dynamic standing approach (working while standing accompanied by small periodic stepping movements) as a more tolerable and thereby more applicative lifestyle modification. To evaluate this form on healthy subjects, three different conditions were applied: 3 hours of sitting, static standing and dynamic standing. Both standing conditions were done with height-adjustable table which was developed at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA)