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Cold Temperature for Fat Oxidation During Exercise

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Overseen ByChristina Cheng
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Colorado State University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this research study is to determine if the cold-induced change in fat burning during exercise is different between females and males.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Christopher Bell

Principal Investigator

Colorado State University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults aged 18-40 who exercise regularly, have had stable weight for the past 6 months, and can communicate clearly in English. Participants must avoid caffeine and alcohol before visits.

Inclusion Criteria

Weight stable (no change in body mass greater than 5 lbs. within the previous 6 months)
Willing to abstain from caffeine and alcohol for 24-hours prior to two different study visits
Competency in English as informally assessed by comprehension of the Informed Consent. This study involves maximal exercise testing; for safety reasons, the ability for clear and rapid communication will be necessary between the research participants and the investigators
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Exclusion Criteria

Use of hormonal contraceptives
Pregnancy or breast feeding
Habitual use of tobacco/nicotine products or recreational drugs (2 or more uses within the previous month)
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Cold temperature

Trial Overview

The study compares how exercising in cold versus room temperature affects fat burning differently in men and women. Each participant will do exercise tests under both conditions.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Exercise at cold temperatureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Exercise at room temperatureActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Colorado State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
138
Recruited
38,200+

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