Can exercise curb teen appetite? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05443347

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at how regular aerobic exercise changes appetite and metabolism in sedentary overweight teenagers. Researchers measured hunger levels and blood markers after a meal, comparing teens who exercised with those who didn't. The goal is to understand if exercise alone, regardless of weight, can improve how the body regulates appetite.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Mercy Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Aerobic exercise

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help design better exercise programs for teens to improve appetite control and metabolic health.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 31 participants. Results may not apply to all teens, and the exercise program may not be sustainable long-term.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Insulin Resistance metabolic disease Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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