Could a quick workout before lunch curb teen appetite?
NCT ID NCT03807609
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether doing exercise 30 minutes versus 180 minutes before lunch changes how much adolescents with obesity eat at that meal. Participants, aged 12-16, will cycle at a moderate intensity at one of those times, then eat a buffet lunch where their intake is measured. The goal is to see if exercise timing influences appetite and food reward, which could inform future weight management strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Exercise (cycling) at different times before a meal
- What this could lead to
- If timing matters, it could point to simple ways to help teens with obesity manage their appetite and food intake.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study (15 participants) that measures short-term effects, so results may not apply broadly or lead to long-term changes.
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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
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