Obesity study: MICT Exercise
Official title Metabolic Adaptations to Weight Loss With and Without Exercise
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05806801
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see how exercise changes the way the body loses weight and improves metabolism compared to diet alone.
- Who it's for
- Adults who are overweight or have obesity and are willing to lose about 10% of their body weight.
- What's involved
- Participants will follow a diet to lose 10% of their weight and be randomly assigned to either a moderate‑intensity exercise program or no exercise. They will have metabolic tests before, during, and after the weight‑loss period, plus follow‑up tests later.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 10‑13 months, with visits for testing during a 4‑7 month weight‑loss phase and three follow‑up visits over the next 6 months.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age: 18-40
- Body Mass Index: 30-40 kg/m2
- Weight stable (±3kg for greater than or equal to about 2 months)
- No regularly planned exercise/physical activity
- Women must have regularly occurring menses and must be premenopausal
You likely can't join if
- EKG abnormalities
- Evidence/history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or other metabolic disease
- Medications known to affect lipid or glucose metabolism
- Pregnant or lactating
- Tobacco or e-cigarette use
- Prior experience of hypersensitivity to insulin, human albumin, and potassium chloride injection.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age: 18-40
- Body Mass Index: 30-40 kg/m2
- Weight stable (±3kg for greater than or equal to about 2 months)
- No regularly planned exercise/physical activity
- Women must have regularly occurring menses and must be premenopausal
- EKG abnormalities
- Evidence/history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or other metabolic disease
- Medications known to affect lipid or glucose metabolism
- Pregnant or lactating
- Tobacco or e-cigarette use
- Prior experience of hypersensitivity to insulin, human albumin, and potassium chloride injection.
- Allergies/hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type (e.g., lidocaine)
- History of hyperkalemia or potential for developing hyperkalemia (including but not limited to taking drugs that may induce hyperkalemia such as cardiac glycosides or potassium sparing diuretics)
- Anti-coagulant medication (e.g., Coumadin, Rivaroxaban) and Lidocaine allergy/sensitivity are exclusion criteria for the biopsy procedure.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 40 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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