Can exercise change how your body handles dietary fat?
NCT ID NCT00434265
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study looked at how a two-month exercise program changes the way the body processes different types of dietary fats in men with obesity. Twelve men aged 18 to 55 who were overweight but not extremely obese took part. Researchers measured fat oxidation and gene expression in muscle and fat tissue to understand how exercise might shift fat away from storage and toward burning for energy.
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Locations
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Service de Médecine Interne et de Nutrition - Hôpital de Hautepierre
Strasbourg, 67098, France
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Service des Explorations Fonctionelles Respiratoires et de l'Exercice - Hôpital Civil
Strasbourg, 67091, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
physical training (exercise program)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help explain how exercise influences fat burning and storage, potentially leading to better diet and exercise recommendations for weight management.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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