Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 79 Men only

Understanding how body composition, hormones, and exercise affect men

Official title: The Interaction of Body Composition, Sex Hormones and Exercise in Men

Run by Oklahoma State University · NCT06970457 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how body composition, hormones, and different types of exercise can affect the health of men with normal-weight obesity.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 79 Years
SexMen only
Enrollment96 (estimated)
SponsorOklahoma State University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Stillwater, Oklahoma)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 15, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT06970457 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are biological males with a BMI between 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 or 30 kg/m2 and specific body fat percentages.

Probably not a fit

Patients with chronic health conditions or those using certain medications that could affect study variables 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 project aims to explore the causes of normal-weight obesity in men by examining hormone profiles and related mechanisms. It will assess the effectiveness of different exercise modalities, including resistance and aerobic training, in improving body composition and cardiometabolic health. The study will involve biological males with specific BMI and body fat criteria who are willing to participate in an exercise regimen.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help develop targeted exercise interventions to improve health outcomes for men with normal-weight obesity.

How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in related areas, this specific focus on normal-weight obesity in men and the interaction of hormones and exercise is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Biological male
* BMI 18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2 or \>/= 30 kg/m2
* Body fat \<20% or \>/= 25%
* Ability and willingness to engage in an exercise training regimen

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of a chronic health condition, or regular use of associate prescribed medications, that would substantially impact study variables
* Excessive alcohol use or use of tobacco products, vape products, or illicit drugs
* Presence of an electrical implant, such as a pacemaker

Where it's running

  • Oklahoma State University
    Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.