Milk and muscle: new study tests Dairy-Exercise combo for overweight adults
NCT ID NCT07513987
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether eating dairy foods while exercising for 12 weeks can reduce inflammation and boost immune function in overweight adults. Researchers will compare the effects of dairy plus exercise to exercise alone. The goal is to understand how diet and activity together affect body composition and immune health.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18 and 50 years * Overweight BMI (25.0-29.9) kg/m2 * 'Overweight' body fat percentage (males: ≤30%; females: ≤42%) * Low to moderately physically active (0-2 times/week) * Habitual low dairy consumption (≤ 1 serving/day, assessed via baseline food record) Exclusion Criteria: * Peri- or postmenopausal status (female) * Dairy protein allergy or lactose intolerance * Use of vitamin D and/or calcium supplements * Any musculoskeletal, autoimmune, or inflammatory conditions * Use of medication related to a chronic condition
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Locations
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York University
Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
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