Resistance exercise: effects on energy balance and appetite in men and women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study compares acute appetite and energy-balance responses after resistance exercise in healthy males and females aged 20–30. Female participants must have regular menstrual cycles to allow sex-based comparisons. Participants will complete resistance exercise sessions and researchers will measure appetite sensations and indicators of energy balance before and after exercise. The goal is to clarify sex-related variability to support more precise exercise recommendations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy males and females aged 20-30 years
* Females with a regular menstrual cycle
* Stable body weight, defined as no significant change in body weight during the past 6 months
* Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Obesity, defined as:
* Body mass index (BMI) \> 30 kg/m²
* Body fat percentage \> 25% in males
* Body fat percentage \> 30% in females
* Hypertension, defined as resting blood pressure \> 140/90 mmHg
* History of cardiovascular disease
* History of cancer
* History of liver disease
* History of kidney disease
* Presence of any medical condition that may interfere with study outcomes

Where it's running

• National Taiwan Normal University
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Hung-wen Liu, Ph.D.
• Email: hwliu@ntnu.edu.tw
• Phone: +886 0277496863

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.