Mediterranean diet and exercise may shield young athletes from future disease

NCT ID NCT07567066

Ongoing Prevention Sponsor: University of Alicante Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

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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

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Motor Activity musculoskeletal system disorder

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BODY COMPOSITION METABOLIC HEALTH MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (MSDS) PHYSICAL FITNESS

Mediterranean diet and exercise may shield young athletes from future disease

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