Mediterranean diet and exercise may shield young athletes from future disease

NCT ID NCT07567066

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

Summary

This study is testing whether a personalized Mediterranean diet combined with different types of exercise can help prevent metabolic and muscle problems in young athletes. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, muscle mass, and blood markers in 70 healthy participants aged 14 to 25. The goal is to find effective lifestyle strategies for long-term health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Mediterranean diet and exercise program

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward effective lifestyle strategies to prevent metabolic and musculoskeletal disorders in young athletes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests lifestyle changes, not a drug, so effects may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity musculoskeletal system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • European Institute Of Exercise and Health

    Elche, Alicante, 03202, Spain