One bike ride, big appetite shift? exercise may rewire food cravings in teens

NCT ID NCT06017440

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a single 30-minute cycling session can alter how adolescents with obesity experience hunger and food reward after a fixed meal. Researchers will measure appetite feelings, food preferences, and how much they eat at a later dinner. The goal is to understand the connection between exercise and eating behavior in this age group.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: A single session of cycling exercise
What this could lead to: If exercise reliably changes how teens with obesity perceive hunger and food reward, it could inform simple, non-drug strategies to help manage appetite and weight.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect of exercise on appetite can vary widely between individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONTROL CONDITION EXERCISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, France

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