Can a quick workout before lunch curb teen appetite?
NCT ID NCT03967782
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether doing a short bout of exercise right before or right after a meal changes how much adolescents with obesity eat and how hungry they feel. Teens aged 12-16 will either rest or exercise at specific times, then eat a buffet meal where their intake is measured. Their hunger and food preferences are tracked throughout the day. The goal is to see if the timing of exercise around meals can influence appetite and energy intake.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Exercise sessions timed either right before or right after a meal, compared with rest
- What this could lead to
- If timing exercise around meals changes appetite or food intake, it could point toward simple lifestyle strategies to help adolescents with obesity manage their eating.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study (17 participants) and may not reflect real-world behavior. Results may not apply to all teens, and any effect on appetite might not translate to lasting weight change.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Clermont Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France