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
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Applied Physiology Laboratory - University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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