Exercise training to improve metabolism in adults with overweight
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study will test a special exercise program that aims to boost how your body burns fat. The goal is to see if this training can improve your metabolism and even change how your genes work.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older (gender does not matter).
- You are not very active – for example, you mostly sit or lie down during the day.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher (a little extra weight).
- You are willing to follow the exercise and testing program.
- You do not drink a lot of alcohol (no more than a couple of drinks a week).
- You do not have other health problems like diabetes or heart disease, and you do not take supplements or medicines.
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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