Study how exercise changes body fat and metabolism
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how starting exercise changes the structure and function of body fat. It may help you understand how exercise affects things like cholesterol and blood sugar, even if you’re not currently exercising regularly.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 40 years old
- Have a BMI between 27 and 45
- Have not been doing regularly planned exercise for at least 6 months
- If you’re a woman: have regular monthly periods and be premenopausal
- Be able to avoid pregnancy during the study and not be breast-feeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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