Winter workout may unlock vitamin d in overweight adults

NCT ID NCT07300332

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a special type of high-intensity interval training can help overweight adults maintain healthy vitamin D levels during winter. Thirty participants will either exercise three times a week for 12 weeks or just follow a balanced diet. Researchers will measure changes in vitamin D and related markers in the blood.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

hybrid-type high-intensity interval training

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise strategy to improve vitamin D levels in people with overweight or obesity.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or absent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight vitamin D deficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly

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    Trikala, Karyes, 42100, Greece

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