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Sex Differences in Cold-Induced Changes in Maximal Fat Oxidation

Colorado State University · NCT07297823

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–40 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
20
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
April 15, 2026
Record last updated
May 15, 2026

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What the study is about

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.

Being studied: Cold temperature; Room Temperature

Conditions: Exercise

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • 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)

Exclusion Criteria

  • 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)

Recruiting US locations

  • Colorado State University

    Fort Collins, CO 80523

    Site contact: Christopher Bell, PhD · 9704917522 · christopher.bell@colostate.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Christopher Bell · 9704917522 · Christopher.Bell@colostate.edu
  • Christina Cheng · 9704913495 · c.cheng@colostate.edu
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