When you run may matter: study tests exercise timing and blood sugar
NCT ID NCT07434349
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looks at whether exercising before or after breakfast or dinner changes how the body handles blood sugar after meals. Thirty healthy, active adults will run for 45 minutes at different times and wear a continuous glucose monitor. The goal is to see which timing leads to the best blood sugar responses.
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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 endurance exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help people plan exercise around meals to better manage blood sugar levels.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to older or less active people. The effect on blood sugar may be small or inconsistent.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.