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.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PERIMENOPAUSAL DISORDER are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Applied Physiology Laboratory - University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States