What is this study trying to find out about exercise responses and cognitive function?

This study aims to understand how dietary fat quality and metabolic health relate to the feelings, motivation, and cognitive performance people experience during and after exercise. It focuses on healthy young adults and seeks to discover why exercise responses vary among individuals. The research is led by the University of Wisconsin, River Falls.

Who may be eligible for this exercise and cognition clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 to 60 who are generally healthy and able to safely complete moderate exercise may be eligible. Participants must be willing to complete lab visits, dietary records, cognitive tests, and exercise sessions. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this exercise and cognition clinical trial?

Study-related care, including all assessments and exercise sessions, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel and related expenses may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered.

Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years - 60Years

All Genders

ID07728240

Study of Dietary Fat Quality and Metabolic Health Effects on Exercise Responses and Cognitive Function in Adults Aged 18 to 60

Led by University of Wisconsin, River Falls · Updated on 2026-07-27

100

Participants Needed

Research Sites

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Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are exploring how habitual dietary fat quality and metabolic health relate to exercise responses, cognitive function, and academic-related outcomes in healthy young adults aged 18 to 60. The study focuses on understanding why individuals differ in their feelings, motivation, and cognitive performance during and after exercise. This observational research aims to clarify how lifestyle factors influence exercise enjoyment and cognitive abilities. Participants will complete assessments including dietary intake, body composition, metabolic health markers, aerobic fitness, cognitive tests, and academic engagement. They will also undergo a standardized 30-minute moderate-intensity cycling session on a stationary bike, during which their heart rate, perceived exertion, emotions, exercise enjoyment, energy levels, and motivation will be measured before, during, and after exercise. During the study, participants attend two laboratory visits and complete dietary records and cognitive assessments. Researchers will collect data through questionnaires, physiological measurements, and exercise testing to evaluate affective responses to exercise and related cognitive and academic outcomes. The study aims to improve understanding of lifestyle influences on physical activity and cognitive health, guiding future recommendations to support exercise participation and mental performance.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Diet, Metabolic Health, and Exercise Responses

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years - 60Years

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Age 18 years or older
Able to provide written informed consent
Able and willing to complete two laboratory visits, dietary recording, cognitive assessments, and exercise testing
Able to safely complete submaximal exercise testing and a 30-minute moderate-intensity cycling session as determined by health screening
Willing to complete dietary records and follow pre-visit instructions

You will not qualify if you...

Known cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, neurological, psychiatric, or other medical condition making exercise unsafe or affecting study outcomes
Current pregnancy
Current smoking
Medication use affecting metabolic, cardiovascular, cognitive, or exercise-response outcomes
Orthopedic injury, mobility limitation, or physical condition preventing safe cycling or exercise testing
Resting heart rate over 100 beats per minute
Resting blood pressure over 160/100 mmHg
Electrocardiogram abnormality requiring further evaluation
Positive health screening requiring medical clearance that has not been obtained
Inability or unwillingness to complete study procedures, fasting, dietary records, or pre-visit restrictions
Any condition judged by the research team to make participation unsafe or interfere with study completion

Research Team

Gregory Ruegsegger, PhD

Ricky Lopez, MS

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