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Sex Differences in Cold-Induced Changes in Maximal Fat Oxidation
Eligible age
18–40 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: Colorado State University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Age 18-40 years (inclusive)
- ✓ 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.
- ✓ Regular exercise (i.e., at least 150 minutes of moderate-vigorous exercise per week)
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Use of hormonal contraceptives
- ✕ History of autonomic, cardio-pulmonary, and/or metabolic disease (including heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmia, vascular disease, and/or diabetes)
- ✕ Pregnancy or breast feeding
- ✕ Habitual use of tobacco/nicotine products or recreational drugs (2 or more uses within the previous month)
Where it's recruiting
Colorado
Fort Collins
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07297823 · last updated 2026-05-15