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Hydrogen gas may alter metabolism during cycling, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT06951789
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether inhaling hydrogen gas affects how the body uses fuel during light exercise. Twenty healthy women rode a stationary bike for 30 minutes while breathing either hydrogen or a placebo. Researchers measured metabolism, heart rate, and perceived effort. The goal was to see if hydrogen could shift fuel usage, which might have implications for exercise science.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- molecular hydrogen gas
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a way to improve exercise efficiency or recovery using hydrogen inhalation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study in healthy volunteers, not patients. The effects may be tiny or not meaningful for real-world performance or health.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Free of major diseases. * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute conditions contraindicating laboratory testing of exercise. * Cardiorespiratory disease. * Pharmacotherapy affecting metabolism. * Musculoskeletal problems.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Palacky University, Faculty of Physical Culture
Olomouc, Czech Republic, 77111, Czechia
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