Army Training at High Intensity Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

Although soldiers must be ready to respond to occupational and war theatre demands at a moment's notice, there is an epidemic of overweight and obesity and a need for improved fitness and health in the military. Using a cluster randomized clinical trial we propose to test the effectiveness of a High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) exercise intervention to improve the body composition and fitness of active duty military personnel. The effectiveness of the HIFT intervention will be compared to usual Army Physical Readiness Training. Main outcomes will include changes in body composition and traditional fitness measures, a test of combat-preparation, and measures of cardiovascular health risk for both groups.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02407093

Run by

Kansas State University

People needed

138

Starts

2015-10-28

Expected to finish

2020-06-28

Last updated by the study team

2020-11-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• physical activity clearance to participate in the study via the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire;
• willingness to adhere to study protocol and complete all study assessments; and
• high likelihood of assignment to the military post over the 8 (+/-) 1-month course of the study.

You may not qualify if…

• being on permanent or temporary medical profile or having any medical condition or injury which would prevent participation in the exercise protocols;
• having a pacemaker or other implanted/internal electrical device;
• currently on administrative leave or assigned to exclusively administrative duties; and
• (if female) pregnant or lactating, or planning to become pregnant in the next 9-months.

Where it is running

• Fort Leavenworth — Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
• Kansas State University — Manhattan, Kansas, United States

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