Resistance exercise: effects on energy balance and appetite in men and women
Effect of Resistance Exercise on Energy Balance and Appetite Regulation in Males and Females
This trial tests whether a session of resistance exercise changes appetite and energy balance differently in healthy men and women aged 20–30.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan Normal University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT07444021 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Healthy males and females aged 20–30 with stable body weight and, for females, regular menstrual cycles are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who are older, obese, pregnant, have uncontrolled medical conditions, or irregular menstrual cycles would likely not benefit from or be eligible for this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could help tailor resistance-exercise recommendations to better manage appetite and energy balance in men and women.
How similar studies have performed: Prior research has reported sex differences in some exercise-related appetite and energy responses but results are mixed, so this work builds on existing but not definitive evidence.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan Normal University — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hung-wen Liu, Ph.D.
- Email: hwliu@ntnu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886 0277496863
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.