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Sex Differences in Cold-Induced Changes in Maximal Fat Oxidation

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Sex Differences in Cold-Induced Changes in Maximal Fat Oxidation: A Pilot Study

Who can join

Ages 18 to 40 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome

Full eligibility criteria
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)

About the 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.

What is being tested

Sponsor: Colorado State University · Participants: 20 · Started: Apr 15, 2026

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07297823

Locations in the U.S.

ColoradoColorado State University, Fort Collins

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