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Cool cycling: could a chilly bike ride melt more fat?

NCT ID NCT07263126

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Pamukkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at whether cycling in a cool room versus a warm room changes how much fat overweight women lose. Thirty women rode a stationary bike three times a week for three months. Researchers measured body fat, waist size, and blood markers to see if temperature makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bicycle ergometer training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that exercising in cooler temperatures boosts fat burning, leading to better weight-loss strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to men or other age groups, and the effect may be small or not meaningful for weight loss.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Being female, * Being between 20-40 years old, * Having a BMI between 25 and 34.9, * Having a waist circumference greater than 80 cm, * Not having participated in any exercise program in the last 3 months , * Not having experienced a change of more than 10% in body weight in the last 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * On a weight loss diet, * Having cancer, unstable heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, metabolic disease, diabetes, hypertension, psychiatric disorders, or other conditions or neurological disorders, * Having a musculoskeletal disorder or any disease/injury that may affect participation in exercise training, * Participating in regular physical activity (at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity or an equivalent combination of both during the week), * Being pregnant or breastfeeding, * Having undergone surgery for the treatment of obesity, * Receiving pharmacological treatment for obesity. Participants who did not attend more than 20% of the endurance training program will be excluded from the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Endurance training

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Şule Şimşek

    Denizli, Sarayköy, 09200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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