Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Different Exercises on Energy Metabolism and Muscle Activation in Normal-Weight and Overweight Students

Lead Sponsor:

Shanxi Normal University

Conditions:

Energy Expenditure

Eligibility:

All Genders

19-23 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This clinical trial aims to investigate the effects of different exercise modalities on energy metabolism and muscle activation in both normal-weight and overweight university students. The main ques...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 18 to 23 years old;
  • BMI between 24.0 kg/m² and 27.9 kg/m² ;
  • No participation in any structured weight loss or weight control interventions (including exercise programs, pharmacological agents, or dietary regimens) within the preceding three months;
  • Cleared for exercise participation with no identified risks, as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q);
  • Willing and able to comply fully with the experimental protocol, including completion of all training sessions and required measurements;
  • Provision of written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • History of psychiatric disorders, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, anemia, or any other contraindications to exercise (e.g., dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath);
  • Immune dysfunction or severe hepatic or renal insufficiency;
  • Unhealthy habits, such as regular smoking or excessive alcohol consumption;
  • Current use of prescription medication (excluding contraceptives or incidental short-term medications, if specified and approved by the study investigators);
  • Coagulation disorders or a significant bleeding tendency.
  • Withdrawal and Termination Criteria:
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the study or discontinuation for any other reason;
  • Poor compliance, defined as failure to follow instructions or complete assigned tasks as required by the protocol;
  • Experiencing severe exercise intolerance or adverse reactions to the intervention.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 21 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

38 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07147985

Start Date

July 1 2025

End Date

July 21 2025

Last Update

August 29 2025

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Shanxi Normal University

Taiyuan, Shanxi, China, 030031

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