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The Interaction of Body Composition, Sex Hormones and Exercise in Men

Who can join

Ages 18 to 79 · Men · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

* Biological male
* BMI 18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2 or \>/= 30 kg/m2
* Body fat \<20% or \>/= 25%
* Ability and willingness to engage in an exercise training regimen

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of a chronic health condition, or regular use of associate prescribed medications, that would substantially impact study variables
* Excessive alcohol use or use of tobacco products, vape products, or illicit drugs
* Presence of an electrical implant, such as a pacemaker

About the study

The overall objective of this project is to advance understanding of the causes of normal weight obesity (NWO) in men, namely the hormone profile and related potential mediating mechanisms, and the efficacy of different modes of exercise to restore body composition and cardiometabolic health in this population.

What is being tested

• Resistance Exercise Training (behavioral)
• Aerobic Exercise Training (behavioral)

Sponsor: Oklahoma State University · Participants: 96 · Started: Apr 15, 2025

Contact the study team

• Sam Emerson, PhD · Phone: 4057442303
• Bree Baker, PhD · Phone: 405-744-9315

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06970457

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.