Running in short bursts and metabolic health
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial looks at how doing short, repeated runs (intermittent running) can affect your metabolism and overall health. It's for men who are already active and want to see if this type of exercise helps them stay healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are a man between 20 and 45 years old.
- You are healthy and active, but not an athlete.
- Your weight is between a BMI of 18.5 and 27.
- You exercise regularly (at least 3 times a week for over 3 months) and do cardio for 30 minutes or more at least once a week.
- You have not gained or lost more than 3% of your weight in the last 3 months.
- You are a non-smoker and don't work night shifts, and you sleep 6.5 to 9 hours most nights.
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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