University Of Avignon

This study tests whether a dietary supplement called capsinoid, found in sweet peppers and chilies, can activate brown fat in obese adolescents. Brown fat is a type of body fat that burns calories to produce heat, which may help with weight control. The study will involve 38 teen…

This study tests whether exercising during dialysis, with or without a blood flow restriction cuff, can reduce heart strain and improve heart function in kidney patients. About 108 adults on dialysis will be randomly assigned to standard care, exercise alone, or exercise with blo…

This study tests whether adding very short, intense exercise bursts (called 'exercise-snacks') to a standard weight-management program can improve physical fitness in obese adolescents. Forty-eight teens will either do six mini-exercise sessions daily for three weeks or just rece…

This observational study uses 3D echocardiography to compare heart shape, blood flow, and function between 80 endurance athletes and 80 sedentary people. Researchers aim to understand how long-term exercise remodels the heart's structure and improves its performance. Participants…