Could a quick workout before lunch curb teen appetite?
NCT ID NCT03807609
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether doing exercise 30 minutes versus 180 minutes before lunch changes how much adolescents with obesity eat at that meal. Participants, aged 12-16, will cycle at a moderate intensity at one of those times, then eat a buffet lunch where their intake is measured. The goal is to see if exercise timing influences appetite and food reward, which could inform future weight management strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Exercise (cycling) at different times before a meal
- What this could lead to
- If timing matters, it could point to simple ways to help teens with obesity manage their appetite and food intake.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study (15 participants) that measures short-term effects, so results may not apply broadly or lead to long-term changes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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15 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2019
- Finished
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Mar 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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12 to 16 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * \- BMI percentile \> 97th percentile according to the french curves. * ages 12-16 years old * Signed consent form * being registered in the national social security system * no contraindication to physical activity Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgical interventions that is considered as non-compatible with the study. * Diabetes * weight loss during the last 6 months * cardiovascular disease or risks
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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