Exploring how exercise affects energy balance in young adult males
Identification of the Sources and Mechanisms of Energy Compensation in Humans
NA · Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences · NCT06432517
This study tests how different levels of exercise affect how many calories young adult men burn and what types of food they prefer to eat.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 81 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Shenzhen, Guangdong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06432517 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the relationship between exercise intensity and its effects on energy expenditure and food intake in healthy young adult males. Participants will undergo a 14-day intervention, including laboratory assessments of body composition and energy expenditure, as well as monitoring of dietary intake using a specially designed feeding table. The study aims to determine whether moderate to high intensity exercise influences basal energy expenditure and macronutrient preferences. Data will be collected through various monitoring devices and subjective assessments of hunger and food preferences.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adult males aged 18-40 with a BMI of 18.5 kg/m2 or higher.
Not a fit: Patients with metabolic or digestive diseases, recent surgeries, or those on long-term medication may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimizing exercise regimens for better energy balance and weight management.
How similar studies have performed: While the study explores a known area of energy balance, the specific approach and methodology may provide novel insights, as similar studies have shown varying results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults (men) * 18-40 years old * BMI (body mass index)≥18.5 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have undergone surgery in the past 6 months. * People are requiring long-term medication. * People have metabolic diseases, like diabetes, hypoglycemia, gout, osteoporosis, et al. * People have digestive diseases, like gastric ulcer, pancreatitis, Intestinal obstruction, et al. * People have sports injury, like fracture, Joint injury, et al. * Those who have recently lost weight for various medical reasons (e.g. cancer, etc.). * People are losing weight by tablets. * People are suffering from infectious diseases (e.g. HIV, etc.) * People have blood phobia, pathological hypo or hyper tension. * People with impaired glucose tolerance. * Those who are afflicted with claustrophobia.
Where this trial is running
Shenzhen, Guangdong
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology — Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: John R Speakman
- Email: j.speakman@abdn.ac.uk
- Phone: +8615810868669
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Energy Expenditure, Exercise, Energy Intake, Food Preferences, Energy compensation, Energy balance