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Pediatric ObesityIDEX1NCT04739189

Appetite Response to Exercise- Versus Energy Restriction-induced Energy Deficit in Adolescents With Obesity.

A study testing Def-EX : Condition with an exercise-induced energy deficit and Def-EI : Condition with an energy-restriction energy deficit in people with Pediatric Obesity, run by University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand at 1 site in France.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The aim of the present study is to compare the effect of iso-energetic energy deficits induced by exercise or dietary restriction on energy intake and appetite feelings in adolescents with obesity Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 17 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pediatric Obesity
What is being tested?
Def-EX : Condition with an exercise-induced energy deficit and Def-EI : Condition with an energy-restriction energy deficit
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteFrance
Study dates
28 Aug 2021to 3 Oct 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 12 to 17 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • BMI percentile > 97th percentile according to the french curves.
  • ages 12-16 years old
  • Signed consent form
  • being registered in the national social security system
  • no contraindication to physical activity

Who cannot join

  • Previous surgical interventions that is considered as non-compatible with the study.
  • Diabetes
  • weight loss during the last 6 months
  • cardiovascular disease or risks

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

France1 site
  • Chu Clermont Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63003

Other trials in France

About this study

The aim of the present study is to compare the effect of iso-energetic energy deficits induced by exercise or dietary restriction on energy intake and appetite feelings in adolescents with obesity

Read the detailed description

The present study will compare the nutritional response to an energy deficit of 400 kcal induced once by realisation of an acute exercise set at moderate intensity and once by a dietary restriction imposed at lunch (compared with a control condition). 18 adolescents with obesity will be asked to randomly complete three experimental sessions: i) one control session (CON); ii) one session with an exercise-induced energy deficit (Def-EX); iii) one session with an energy restriction-induced energy deficit (Def-EI).

Their ad libitum energy intake will be assessed during dinner time. Appetite feelings will be assessed at regular intervals and their food reward in response to the lunch will also be assessed.

Being tested
Con : control condition without exercise / rest condition, Def-EX : Condition with an exercise-induced energy deficit, Def-EI : Condition with an energy-restriction energy deficit
Keywords
appetite control, obesity, Adolescents, exercise, Energy Deficit
Medical subject headings
Pediatric Obesity, Obesity, Motor Activity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Con : control condition without exercise / rest conditionBehavioural

    Control condition without exercise / rest condition. The adolescents will be asked to remain quiet and at rest during the morning and will receive an ad libitum meal at dinner time. Their food reward will be assessed before dinner. Their appetite feelings will be assessed at regular intervals.

  • Def-EX : Condition with an exercise-induced energy deficitBehavioural

    Condition with an exercise-induced energy deficit The adolescents will be asked to complete an acute exercise set at 65% of their capacities (cycling) during the afternoon, inducing an energy expenditure of 400 kcal. Dinner will be served ad libitum. Their food reward will be assessed before dinner. Their appetite feelings will be assessed at regular intervals.

  • Def-EI : Condition with an energy-restriction energy deficitBehavioural

    Condition with an energy-restriction energy deficit The adolescents will be asked to remain quiet during the whole day (no physical activity). They will receive a calibrated breakfast reduced from 400 kcal compare to their CON and Def-EX conditions. Dinner will be served ad libitum. Their food reward will be assessed before dinner. Their appetite feelings will be assessed at regular intervals.

Study groups in NCT04739189
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Obese adolescentExperimentalNot described
Receives: Behavioral: Con : control condition without exercise / rest condition; Behavioral: Def-EX : Condition with an exercise-induced energy deficit; Behavioral: Def-EI : Condition with an energy-restriction energy deficit

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change from different intervention of energy intake measured during an ad libitum buffet meal (in kcal)

    food intake will be measured ad libitum during a dinner buffet. The adolescents will be offered an ad libitum buffet-type meal composed based on their food intake preferences. Their intake will be weighted using an electronic food scale by a member of the investigation team and then analysed using Bilnuts software.

    Measured: day 1, day 8, day 15

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Hunger feelings

    hunger area under the curve will be assessed using visual analogue scale through a the day

    Measured: day 1, day 8, day 15

  2. Food reward

    The participants will be asked to complete a validated computer-based procedure to measure food reward (Leeds Food Preference Questionnaire; LFPQ)

    Measured: day 1, day 8, day 15

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Feb 2021
  2. Study start28 Aug 2021
  3. Primary completion3 Oct 2021
  4. Study completion3 Oct 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04739189
Sponsor's protocol ID
RBHP 2020 JULIAN
Other IDs
2020-A03567-32
Acronym
IDEX1
Status last verified
Aug 2026
First submitted
27 Jan 2021
Last updated
5 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Fillon A, Pelissier L, Beaulieu K, Charlot K, Siroux J, Bagot S, Bailly M, Boscaro A, Finlayson G, Boirie Y, Duclos M, Isacco L, Pereira B, Julian V, Thivel D. Dietary- but not exercise-induced acute iso-energetic deficit result in short-term appetitive compensatory responses in adolescents with obesity. Appetite. 2023 Feb 1;181:106401. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2022.106401. Epub 2022 Dec 5.

    PubMed 36473580
  • Moore H, Pereira B, Fillon A, Miguet M, Masurier J, Beaulieu K, Finlayson G, Thivel D. The association between obesity severity and food reward in adolescents with obesity: a one-stage individual participant data meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr. 2024 Jun;63(4):1241-1255. doi: 10.1007/s00394-024-03348-4. Epub 2024 Feb 20.

    PubMed 38376518

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Def-EX : Condition with an exercise-induced energy deficit and Def-EI : Condition with an energy-restriction energy deficit in people with Pediatric Obesity, run by University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand at 1 site in France.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change from different intervention of energy intake measured during an ad libitum buffet meal (in kcal) (time frame: day 1, day 8, day 15). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04739189, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Aug 2026.

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