Understanding Your Body's Chemical Changes from Exercise
Michigan MoTrPAC Chemical Analysis Site (MiCAS)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11163293
This project helps us learn how exercise changes the chemicals in our bodies by analyzing samples from people who are physically active.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11163293 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our team at the University of Michigan carefully examines blood, muscle, and fat samples from people participating in a large exercise initiative. We use advanced chemical techniques to identify and measure thousands of different molecules, including steroids, to see how they respond to physical activity. This work helps us understand the specific ways exercise impacts health, especially for adults who are sedentary or recovering from conditions like PostCOVID. By looking at these tiny changes, we hope to uncover new insights into how exercise keeps us healthy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project analyzes samples from sedentary adults participating in the broader MoTrPAC clinical studies, including those recovering from PostCOVID.
Not a fit: Patients not involved in the MoTrPAC clinical studies or those whose conditions are not related to physical activity may not directly benefit from this specific analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to a better understanding of how exercise improves health, potentially helping to create more personalized exercise recommendations for different individuals.
How similar studies have performed: This is a renewal of an existing project within a large national consortium, indicating a successful and ongoing approach to understanding exercise's molecular effects.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BURANT, CHARLES F — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: BURANT, CHARLES F
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.