Yoga vs Running for Metabolic Health
(TrainMeUpMN Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byLisa Chow, MD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Minnesota

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial will study how different types of exercise affect the body's ability to handle sugar in people with different body types.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for people aged 18-40, with a BMI of 25 to 40 kg/m2. It's open to those who are overweight or obese and insulin resistant but generally healthy. Participants should be sedentary (exercising less than 30 minutes per week) or lean and physically active (3-5 aerobic sessions per week), with stable weight for the past three months.

Inclusion Criteria

I am overweight or obese, have insulin resistance, a stable weight, and exercise less than 30 minutes a week.

I exercise 3-5 times a week and have normal blood sugar levels.

I am between 18 and 40 years old and can make my own medical decisions.

Participant Groups

The study compares fat and sugar metabolism in individuals before and after they complete either a supervised treadmill running program or a yoga training program. The goal is to understand how these activities affect insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Obese or OverweightExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Running Program Yoga Program

Group II: Lean TrainedActive Control1 Intervention

Metabolic control