Exercise Effects on Weight and Metabolic Health
Exercise Effects on Adipose Tissue Structure and Function
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Obesity
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Disease
Insulin Resistance
Weight Loss
Weight Gain
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 40
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 46 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 18-40 who are overweight and don't exercise regularly. Participants will go through a weight loss program and then follow a high-calorie diet while being tested for changes in their metabolism.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 40 years old.
- I have a body mass index (BMI) between 27 and 45.
- I have not exercised regularly for at least 6 months.
- If I am a woman, I have regular menstrual cycles and am not menopausal.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a history of cardiovascular or metabolic disease.
- I have used medications that affect lipid or glucose metabolism.
- I have gained or lost more than 6 pounds in the last 3 months.
- I use tobacco or e-cigarettes.
- If I am a woman, I am pregnant or currently breastfeeding.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Participants will be randomized into one of two different experimental groups: 1) Exercise group and 2) No exercise (control group). Subject participation in the study will involve a series of metabolic tests before and after participants undergo a 10% weight loss program (with or without exercise training depending on group randomization). After completing this weight loss portion of the study, p…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: 18-40
* Body Mass Index: 27-45 kg/m2
* No regularly planned exercise/physical activity for at least 6 months
* Women must have regularly occurring menses and must be premenopausal
Exclusion Criteria:
* Evidence/history of cardiovascular or metabolic disease
* Medication…
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