When you run may matter: study tests exercise timing and blood sugar

NCT ID NCT07434349

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Technical University of Munich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether exercising before or after breakfast or dinner changes how the body handles blood sugar after meals. Thirty healthy, active adults will run for 45 minutes at different times and wear a continuous glucose monitor. The goal is to see which timing leads to the best blood sugar responses.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: timed endurance exercise
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help people plan exercise around meals to better manage blood sugar levels.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to older or less active people. The effect on blood sugar may be small or inconsistent.

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EXERCISE TIMING POSTPRANDIAL GLUCOSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Technical University of Munich
RECRUITING

München, Bavaria, 80809, Germany

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