Mediterranean diet and exercise may shield young athletes from future disease
NCT ID NCT07567066
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a personalized Mediterranean diet combined with different types of exercise can help prevent metabolic and muscle problems in young athletes. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, muscle mass, and blood markers in 70 healthy participants aged 14 to 25. The goal is to find effective lifestyle strategies for long-term health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mediterranean diet and exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward effective lifestyle strategies to prevent metabolic and musculoskeletal disorders in young athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests lifestyle changes, not a drug, so effects may be modest.
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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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70 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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14 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 14 and 25 years * Regular participation in organized physical activity (≥4 days per week) * Healthy individuals without diagnosed metabolic or musculoskeletal disorders * Ability to participate in physical exercise programs * Written informed consent provided by the participant or legal guardian (for minors) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of diagnosed metabolic disease (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease) * Musculoskeletal injury or condition that prevents participation in exercise * Any medical condition contraindicating physical activity * Use of medication or treatment that may affect metabolic or physical performance outcomes * Failure to comply with study procedures or intervention protocols
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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European Institute Of Exercise and Health
Elche, Alicante, 03202, Spain
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