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Could a tropical oil and green exercise boost fat burning and calm your mind?

NCT ID NCT07715461

Disease control Sponsor: Federal University of Minas Gerais Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether taking macaúba oil supplements while doing outdoor exercise can improve how the body burns fat and handles mental stress. Researchers will enroll 60 physically active adults aged 35 to 59 who are overweight but not obese. Participants will take either macaúba oil or placebo capsules and run 5 kilometers outdoors four times a week for 8 weeks. The team will measure changes in cholesterol, blood sugar, fat levels, and stress markers before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
macaúba oil as a dietary supplement, plus supervised outdoor exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement and exercise routine that helps manage cholesterol, blood sugar, and stress in active adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the supplement's effects on fat burning and stress are still uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 59 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 35 to 59 years * Body mass index (BMI) below 30 m/kg² * Body fat below 25%, with stability of body mass in the last six months * Being physically active (performing moderate physical activity or \<75 min / being vigorous physical activity) * Being apparently healthy according to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: * Musculoskeletal injury that limits the ability to exercise at moderate intensity during the study period * Use of supplements, anti-inflammatory drugs and/or analgesics during the study period * Use of any therapy for muscle pain during the study period.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dyslipidemias Fasting inherited lipid metabolism disorder Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dyslipidemia Obesity & overweight Stress mental

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Federal University of Paraíba

    João Pessoa, Paraíba, 58051-900, Brazil

  • Institute of Agricultural Science - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

    Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, 39401 - 001, Brazil

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