Evaluation of Physical Fitness and Hemodynamics Across a Diverse Population
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Conditions studied: Prehypertension (Elevated Blood Pressure) or Hypertension, Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions
In brief
In this study, investigators will use the IFT 30-15 test, a six-minute walking test, and a treadmill test to assess the participants' cardiorespiratory fitness. For the treadmill cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET), we will measure indirect gas exchange using a CPET device (K5). Maximum heart rate (HRmax) will be measured with a Polar heart rate monitor (model H10). The six-minute walking test will follow standardized procedures, and the treadmill test will follow a protocol of gradually increasing speed each minute. The study will involve two groups of participants: healthy individuals and pre-hypertensive individuals. While the IFT 30-15 test has been validated on a diverse range of athletes and physically active individuals, it has not yet been validated in individuals with similar characteristics to our participants (BMI \> 30 and limited cardiovascular function). Additionally, a variety of hemodynamic measures and other physical function measures such as sit-to-stand and push-ups will be assessed for all participants.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06669715
- Run by
- University of Ljubljana
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2024-11-04
- Expected to finish
- 2027-10-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-12
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults (18 + years of age) without restriction on sex, health status or physical fitness.
You may not qualify if…
- Inability to walk without assistance
- Presence of acute injuries and/or illnesses that limit maximal exertion during physical fitness testing
- Lower extremity injury or surgery within the past 2 years (if not fully rehabilitated)
Where it is running
- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana — Ljubljana, Slovenia (enrolling)
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