Morning or evening workout? study tests best time for prediabetes

NCT ID NCT07389005

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at whether exercising in the morning or evening helps the body handle sugar better in people with prediabetes who have an extreme natural body clock. Twenty-eight adults with prediabetes and overweight will do a single cycling session at 9 AM, 5 PM, or no exercise on separate days. Researchers will measure how well insulin works after each session to see if timing matters.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • German Diabetes Center (DDZ)

    Düsseldorf, 40225, Germany

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

timed exercise (morning or evening cycling)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward personalized exercise timing to help manage prediabetes.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 28 participants and a single exercise session. Results may not apply to everyone or lead to a clear recommendation.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Obesity obesity disorder Overweight prediabetes syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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