Can exercise change how your body handles dietary fat?

NCT ID NCT00434265

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how a two-month exercise program changes the way the body processes different types of dietary fats in men with obesity. Twelve men aged 18 to 55 who were overweight but not extremely obese took part. Researchers measured fat oxidation and gene expression in muscle and fat tissue to understand how exercise might shift fat away from storage and toward burning for energy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: physical training (exercise program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help explain how exercise influences fat burning and storage, potentially leading to better diet and exercise recommendations for weight management.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Service de Médecine Interne et de Nutrition - Hôpital de Hautepierre

Strasbourg, 67098, France
Service des Explorations Fonctionelles Respiratoires et de l'Exercice - Hôpital Civil

Strasbourg, 67091, France

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