Effects of calorie restriction on recovery from weightlifting
Official title: Low Energy Availability and Recovery from Resistance Exercise
Run by South Dakota State University · NCT06623747 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests how eating fewer calories affects recovery for people who lift weights regularly.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | South Dakota State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brookings, South Dakota) |
| Trial ID | NCT06623747 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals with at least three years of resistance training experience.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal diseases, as well as those with musculoskeletal disorders or specific food allergies, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This research project investigates how a calorie-restricted diet impacts recovery between weightlifting sessions for individuals with resistance training experience. Participants will undergo a controlled diet intervention while engaging in resistance exercise to assess recovery metrics. The study aims to provide insights into the relationship between energy availability and exercise recovery. By understanding these dynamics, the research seeks to inform dietary recommendations for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help optimize recovery strategies for individuals engaged in resistance training.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing research on diet and exercise recovery, this specific focus on low energy availability in resistance training is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 3 years of resistance training experience Exclusion Criteria: * 1+ American College of Sports Medicine sign(s) or symptom(s) of cardiovascular, metabolic or renal disease(s) * musculoskeletal disorder(s) * lactose intolerance; soy or dairy allergies
Where it's running
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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Chaise A Murphy, Ph.D. — South Dakota State University
- Study coordinator: Chaise A Murphy, Ph.D.
- Email: chaise.murphy@sdstate.edu
- Phone: 605-688-4077
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.