Can exercise really boost your metabolism? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06923163

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how a 12-week running program affects energy use in 80 sedentary adults. Participants will run five times a week, with researchers measuring changes in calories burned, food intake, and activity levels. The goal is to understand why exercise doesn't always lead to the expected increase in total energy expenditure.

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 (running sessions, 5 times per week for 12 weeks)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help explain why exercise doesn't always lead to expected weight loss, potentially improving future obesity treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (80 participants) focused on healthy, sedentary adults. Results may not apply to people with medical conditions or different activity levels.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADULT HEALTHY PARTICIPANTS SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences
RECRUITING

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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