Could taurine and Low-Oxygen recovery boost exercise benefits for obesity?

NCT ID NCT06579508

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether combining high-intensity interval training with recovery in low oxygen (hypoxia) and taurine supplements can improve body composition, metabolism, and mitochondrial function in women with obesity. Fifty women aged 25–45 with a BMI of 30–35 will exercise on a stationary bike and take either taurine or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in weight, fat mass, cholesterol, and muscle cell energy production.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: taurine
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a more effective exercise-plus-supplement strategy for managing obesity and related metabolic issues.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study (50 women) with no blinding for the exercise component, so results may not apply broadly. Taurine and hypoxia effects are still uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of São Paulo, School of Physical Education and Sports of Ribeirão Preto

Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14049-900, Brazil
University of São Paulo, School of Physical Education and Sports of Ribeirão Preto.

Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14049-900, Brazil

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