Understanding how body composition, hormones, and exercise affect men
The Interaction of Body Composition, Sex Hormones and Exercise in Men
This study is testing how body composition, hormones, and different types of exercise can affect the health of men with normal-weight obesity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 79 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Oklahoma State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stillwater, Oklahoma) |
| Trial ID | NCT06970457 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic health conditions or those using certain medications that could affect study variables may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State University — Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sam Emerson, PhD — Oklahoma State University
- Study coordinator: Sam Emerson, PhD
- Email: sam.emerson@okstate.edu
- Phone: 4057442303
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.