Effect of Exercise on Appetite in Response to Meals During Energy Restriction
Acute Effect of Exercise on Appetite, Appetite-Regulatory Hormones, and Energy Intake During Energy Restriction in Healthy Men
University of Glasgow
14 participants
Jul 30, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study's primary aim is to investigate the acute effect of an exercise bout (30 minutes) on appetite and appetite-regulatory hormone responses during energy restriction. The researchers will also test if the exercise bout influences ad libitum energy intake after a period of energy restriction. The researchers will compare three groups (control, severe-energy restriction, and severe-energy restriction with exercise) to see if exercise bout, during energy restriction, affects appetite, appetite-regulatory hormones, and energy intake in healthy men.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Males aged 18 years or older.
- Have stable body mass for at least six months (within ±2 kg).
Exclusion Criteria9
- Females
- People who are younger than 18 or older than 65 years old.
- Following a special diet (e.g. weight loss, vegetarian or vegan, etc.).
- Have food allergies related to the study.
- Have significant contraindications to exercise (e.g., an injury that would inhibit running).
- Smoking.
- Taking any medications.
- Suffering from metabolic health issues, e.g., history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or eating disorders.
- Have any mental health conditions.
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Interventions
The participants will receive only 25% of their estimated energy needs.
The participants will run on the treadmill for 30 minutes and receive 25% of their estimated energy needs.
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NCT06895837