How Exercise Affects Your Immune System
Part of Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study looks at how different types of exercise—aerobic (like running) and resistance (like weightlifting)—change how your immune system works. Researchers will track your immune health over time to understand which exercise style might boost immunity best.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a university student between 18 and 30 years old
- You exercise recreationally at least twice a week and have done so for at least 3 months
- You smoke little to none and drink alcohol little to none
- You have not had an infection or chronic illness in the last 6 months
- You have no history of autoimmune disease, metabolic syndrome, or heart disease
- You have not taken antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications (like ibuprofen) in the last 3 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at how exercise changes your metabolism in people who are not very active. It may help you understand how physical activity can benefit your health.
This study looks at how aerobic exercise affects certain proteins in your body that are linked to overall health. If you are a healthy adult, you might be able to join and help us learn more about the benefits of exercise.
This study compares the effects of aerobic (like running) and anaerobic (like sprinting) exercises on hormones and immune system markers in healthy young adults. If you join, you might learn how your body responds to different types of exercise.
This study tests whether a regular aerobic exercise program can help keep your immune system strong as you age. If you live in a care home, joining this program might improve your body's ability to fight off illness.
This study tests if a moderate exercise program can help people with certain antibody deficiencies. It aims to see if exercise improves immune function in people who are not taking immunoglobulin therapy.
This trial tests whether a program of aerobic and resistance exercise can improve immune function in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). If you have RRMS and are not very physically active, this study may help you understand how exercise affects your MS.
Hear when a new Sedentary Behavior trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.