Can HIIT and protein shots boost metabolism in midlife women?

NCT ID NCT06098183

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and protein drinks affect metabolism in overweight women going through perimenopause. Researchers measured energy use and fat burning before and after exercise in 28 women. The goal was to understand how muscle and fat changes during this life stage impact metabolic health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Whey protein isolate

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could point toward better exercise and nutrition strategies to support metabolic health during perimenopause.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It does not test a treatment or cure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Applied Physiology Laboratory - University of North Carolina

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States