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Acute Effects of HIIT and MICT on Catestatin Dynamics in Young Males
Sponsor: Firat University
Summary
Physical exercise acts as a major physiological stressor that alters cardiovascular and autonomic homeostasis. Catestatin (CTS), a bioactive peptide derived from chromogranin A (CgA), acts as a potent inhibitor of catecholamine secretion and modulates autonomic cardiovascular tone. However, the acute effects of distinct exercise modalities on circulating CTS dynamics and their associations with post-exercise autonomic recovery remain unclarified. The purpose of this study is to investigate the acute responses of serum catestatin and chromogranin A to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in healthy sedentary young males, and to evaluate their potential relationship with post-exercise heart rate recovery (HRR). Participants completed an initial incremental performance test followed by either a single HIIT session or a MICT session on a cycle ergometer. Serial blood samples and continuous cardiovascular measurements were obtained before, immediately after, and throughout a 60-minute post-exercise recovery period.
Official title: Effects of Acute HIIT and MICT on Catestatin Dynamics in Sedentary Young Males: Selective Association With Post-Exercise Autonomic Recovery
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-10-24
Completion Date
2026-03-05
Last Updated
2026-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
High-Intensity Interval Exercise
Acute bout of 4x4 min intervals at 85-95% HRmax with 3 min active recovery on a cycle ergometer.
Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise
Acute bout of continuous cycling for 30 minutes at 60-70% HRmax on a cycle ergometer.
Locations (1)
Firat University Medical Faculty, Department of Physiology
Elâzığ, Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)