NCT06366399NARecruiting

The Acute T-Rex (Timing of Resistance Exercise) Study

University of Utah

Start Date

11/15/2023

Completion Date

12/31/2025

Summary

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate if a single bout of AM vs PM resistance exercise has different effects on insulin sensitivity and sleep. A randomized cross-over trial be used to compare resistance exercise at two different times of the day. Each condition will take place in a laboratory setting. Each condition will consist of exercise, overnight sleep, and oral glucose tolerance tests the following day. The AM exercise will occur \~1.5 hours after habitual wake, and PM exercise will occur \~11 hours after habitual wake. After a 2-6 week washout, participants will complete the other condition. The hypothesis is that PM exercise will be more beneficial than AM exercise in improving insulin sensitivity. This study could identify if there is a better time of day to perform resistance exercise to decrease risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 50 years to 74 years

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women, all ethnicities, aged 50-74 years * BMI ≥25 kg/m² and \<45 kg/m² * Weight stable (less than 5% change in the past 6 months) * Generally healthy individuals * Not meeting recommended activity guidelines for aerobic or resistance exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, or pulmonary disease * Cancer treatment in the past 5 years * Untreated thyroid disease or other medical conditions affecting weight or energy metabolism * Current use of weight loss medication or other medications likely to impact energy balance * Bariatric surgery or extensive bowel resection in the past 2 years * Current or recent history (past 2 years) of eating disorder * Diagnosis of insomnia, sleep apnea, or other sleep and circadian disorders * Non-English speaking * HbA1c \>6.5%

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Resistance Exercise Timing

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Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Insulin ResistanceGlucose IntoleranceSleep DisturbanceOverweight or ObesityInsulin Sensitivity

Locations

University of Utah HPER E Buildling

Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

United States