Scientists hunt for Muscle's secret Fat-Burning signals
NCT ID NCT01911091
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how exercise changes the signals muscles send to the rest of the body, especially those that help burn fat. Researchers will compare obese, lean, and athletic participants to find proteins or genetic codes released from muscle during exercise. The goal is to better understand why exercise is beneficial for metabolism, which could lead to new ways to treat obesity and related disorders.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Exercise (aerobic and interval training)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal new proteins or genes from muscle that help burn fat, potentially pointing toward future treatments for obesity and metabolic disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not identify clear factors, and any findings would need years of further research before becoming therapies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes
Orlando, Florida, 32804, United States
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