Effect of Exercise on Appetite in Response to Meals During Energy Restriction

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW · Mar 19, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a short session of exercise—specifically 30 minutes—affects appetite and hormones that control hunger when people are trying to reduce their calorie intake. The researchers want to see if exercising during a period of eating less food can change how hungry people feel and how much they eat afterwards. They will compare three groups: one that does no exercise, one that reduces their food intake a lot, and one that exercises while also reducing their food intake.

To participate in this study, you must be a healthy male aged 18 to 65, who has maintained a stable weight for at least six months. You cannot be on a special diet, have certain health issues, or be taking medications that might affect the results. If you join, you can expect to take part in a few activities related to exercise and eating, and your responses will help researchers learn more about how exercise influences appetite when we eat less. This study is currently not recruiting participants, so it’s important to stay tuned for future updates if you're interested!

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Males aged 18 years or older.
• • Have stable body mass for at least six months (within ±2 kg).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Females
• • People who are younger than 18 or older than 65 years old.
• • Following a special diet (e.g. weight loss, vegetarian or vegan, etc.).
• • Have food allergies related to the study.
• • Have significant contraindications to exercise (e.g., an injury that would inhibit running).
• • Smoking.
• • Taking any medications.
• • Suffering from metabolic health issues, e.g., history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or eating disorders.
• • Have any mental health conditions.