Metabolic Effects of Eccentric Endurance Training
Metabolism
What this study involves
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- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 18 years - Not specified
- Sex eligible
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Participants
- 52 Actual
These are starting points, not an eligibility decision. The research team must review the full requirements.
About the research
The purpose of this study is to evaluate metabolic parameters in previously sedentary individuals before and after eccentric endurance training (hiking downwards). Study participants will regularly hike downwards over a difference in altitude of 540 meters during 8 weeks. For the opposite way, a cable car will be used. Metabolic profiles will be obtained at baseline and after the 8 weeks period of eccentric endurance exercise.
Who may be able to participate?
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Inclusion Criteria:
- men and women
- age over 18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- previous systematic endurance training (\>3 times per week \>30 min)
- body mass index \> 35 kg/m²
- heavy smoking (\>20 cigarettes per day)
- regular alcohol consumption \>60g per day
- history of cardiovascular disease
- established musculoskeletal disease
- unwillingness to stay in the area for the whole period
Treatment, groups and participation
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- Assignment
- Not applicable
- Masking
- No masking
Hiking
Study participants will regularly hike downwards over a difference in altitude of 540 meters during 8 weeks.
Other: physical training
physical training OTHER
8 weeks of hiking downwards. For the opposite way, a cable car will be used.
What researchers are measuring
Outcome measures describe what is being studied. They are not proof that a treatment works.
Primary measures
Change in metabolic parameters during 8 weeks of hiking downwards
Time frame: 8 weeks
Not reported in this registry record.
Secondary measures
Change in muscle strength during 8 weeks of hiking downwards
Time frame: 8 weeks
Not reported in this registry record.
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Open official results ↗Research locations (1)
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1 locations
Vorarlberg Institute of Vascular Investigation and TreatmentFeldkirch, Vorarlberg, AustriaStatus unknown
Study team and timeline
- Lead sponsor
- Vorarlberg Institute for Vascular Investigation and Treatment
- Study start
- Sep 4, 2008 Actual
- Primary completion
- Oct 25, 2008 Actual
- Study completion
- 2008-11 Actual
- First posted
- Jul 25, 2008 Estimated
- Last updated
- Nov 10, 2026 Actual
Official study contacts
No central contact is listed. Check the locations and the official record.
Official study title
Metabolic Effects of Eccentric Endurance Training
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Retrieved: Nov 12, 2026 · Last registry update: Nov 10, 2026