High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) vs Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) in College Students

Part of paid clinical trials in Coral Gables, Florida.

Sponsor
University of Miami
Study ID
NCT07745270
Status
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Conditions

  • Exercise

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 35 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will perform supervised high-intensity functional training using multi-joint functional movements that may include body-weight exercises, resistance-based movements, step-ups, squats, lunges, push-ups or modified push-ups, core exercises, etc. The intervention will be conducted over 8 weeks, with participants completing three sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 40 to 60 minutes.
  • Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants will perform supervised moderate-intensity continuous aerobic exercise such as treadmill walking/jogging, cycling, elliptical exercise, or step-based aerobic activity. The intervention will be conducted over 8 weeks, with participants completing three sessions per week. Each session will last approximately 40 to 60 minutes.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to compare two types of exercise programs in college students: high-intensity functional training and moderate-intensity continuous training. The study evaluates whether these exercise programs improve body composition, physical fitness, and blood vessel health compared with a group that does not participate in exercise training. In addition, the study examines whether changes in body composition and physical fitness are associated with changes in blood vessel health.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 4, 2026
Start date
Sep 30, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2028
Completion
Jun 30, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
90 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: High-intensity Functional Training (HIFT) Group
    Participants in this group will perform supervised high-intensity functional training (HIFT) using multi-joint functional movements. Participants will complete training 3 days per week for 8 weeks.
  • Experimental: Moderate-intensity Continuous Training (MICT) Group
    Participants in this group will perform supervised moderate-intensity continuous aerobic exercise. Participants will complete training 3 days per week for 8 weeks.
  • No Intervention: Control Group
    The control group will not receive supervised exercise training during the intervention period.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity (cfPWV) [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 10 (post-intervention) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Merrick Building, University of MiamiCoral GablesFlorida33146
Arlette Perry, PhD
[email protected]
305-284-3025

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