Morning or midday? study tests best exercise time for teen appetite
NCT ID NCT05030636
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether exercising right before a meal changes how much teenagers eat. Researchers tested 54 teens with normal weight or obesity, having them exercise at different times or rest. They measured appetite, taste and smell responses, and daily habits like sleep and activity. The goal was to find the best exercise timing to help control appetite in teens.
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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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54 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2021
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- 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 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Study participants : 1. must be 12-17 years old to ensure proper compliance with the study protocol and similar daily routines (i.e. attend high school); 2. have normal weight or obesity according to World Health Organisation criteria Exclusion Criteria: Individuals will be excluded if they : 1. follow a specific diet or have food allergies; 2. have an eating disorder (e.g. anorexia or bulimia); 3. have a metabolic disease, are taking supplements or use medication that could influence the study results (e.g. insulin, lipid lowering drugs, corticosteroids); 4. are vegetarian or vegan, who cannot eat our validated meals which contain protein from animal sources; 5. have any intestinal disorders; 6. have physical limitations that restrict them from participating in our EX program; 7. are involved in competitive sports; 8. are not able to read or speak either French or English; 9. currently has COVID-19 or do not agree to respect sanitary measures during the visits; or, 10. smoke or use drugs.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Université de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, H3C 3J7, Canada
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