Sex Differences in Cold-Induced Changes in Maximal Fat Oxidation
ConditionExercise
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorColorado State University
About 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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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.
Disqualifiers
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)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Cold temperature
- Room Temperature
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov