STAND UP - Experimental intervention
Research type
Research Study
Full title
STAND UP Sedentary behaviour in older adults: investigating a new therapeutic paradigm Work Package 3: Investigating the effect of sedentary time, reduced sedentary time and increased light-intensity physical activity on metabolic and psychological health in older adults
IRAS ID
152114
Contact name
Thomas Yates
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 17 days
Research summary
Research has shown that reducing the time we spend sitting can reduce the risk of many diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, and improve health. It is estimated that many older adults typically spend 70% of their waking day sitting, but little is known about whether reducing sitting promotes health and wellbeing in this age group. The aim of this research is to investigate the health effects of reducing sitting time by replacing it with short periods of standing or walking in adults over the age of 65.
REC name
East Midlands - Derby Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/EM/1217
Date of REC Opinion
10 Nov 2014
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion