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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
- Cold temperature (other)
- Room Temperature (other)
Sponsor: Colorado State University · Participants: 20 · Started: Apr 15, 2026
Contact the study team
- Christopher Bell · Phone: 9704917522
- Christina Cheng · Phone: 9704913495
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07297823
Locations in the U.S.
| Colorado | Colorado 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.