Could exercise boost taurine in older women with obesity?

NCT ID NCT07711899

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study investigates how taurine—a natural amino acid linked to inflammation and cell health—differs between metabolically healthy and unhealthy older women with obesity. Researchers will measure taurine levels before and after a 16-week combined exercise program. The goal is to understand whether exercise can influence taurine and potentially improve health in this group.

What this could mean

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Active substance: 16-week combined physical training program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward low-cost exercise strategies to improve health in older women with obesity by understanding taurine's role.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures taurine levels, not clinical outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Obesity, Metabolically Benign

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METABOLICALLY HEALTHY OBESITY METABOLICALLY UNHEALTY OBESE OBESITY (BMI>30)

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