Clinical trials: Resistance Exercise
Resistance Exercise
Post-activation Performance Enhancement Improves
This study investigates the acute effects of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) on the number of repetitions performed to volitional failure and total training volume in resistance-trained men.
- Trial name
- PAPE (NCT06825065)
- Testing
- PAPE Protocol, Control Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Obesity
Effect of Aging & Obesity With Exercise Intervention
Obesity leads to a vicious circle that increases intramuscular fat, insulin resistance, promotes muscular dysfunction resulting in increased muscle fat accumulation.
- Trial name
- NCT03951857
- Testing
- Resistance exercise with a gym stick
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Exercise, Nutrition Therapy
Effects of Whey Protein and Collagen Supplementation
The present project aims to investigate the effects of high-quality protein (whey protein) vs. low-quality protein (collagen) on muscle mass and function (e.g., strength and power) during a 10-wk resistance training program in…
- Conditions
- Exercise, Nutrition Therapy, Resistance Training, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT04213586
- Testing
- Whey protein supplementation, Collagen supplementation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Norte do Paraná
Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Sedentary Behaviors
Combining Physical Activity and Sedentary Interventions to Improve Cardiometabolic Health
Many adults spend a large part of their day sitting, especially at work. Long periods of sitting and not moving enough can increase the risk of health problems such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Sedentary Behaviors, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- CAS (NCT07363499)
- Testing
- WHO physical activity guideline, Sedentary behaviour reduction at the workplace
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Healthy
Effects Of Ingesting An Energy Bar On Performance And Recovery
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of ingesting a low glycemic whey protein energy bar prior, during and following resistance exercise and conditioning on performance and recovery.
- Trial name
- NB18 (NCT03704337)
- Testing
- Commercially Available Food Bar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Sarcopenia, Muscle Atrophy
Vitamin D and Resistance Exercise Training; Effects on Musculoskeletal Health in Frail Older Men and Women
This study aims to determine whether vitamin D3 supplementation is any more effective in improving musculoskeletal function when combined with exercise training compared with exercise training alone.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Muscle Atrophy, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- EXVITD (NCT02467153)
- Testing
- RET, Vitamin D3
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Biological Aging
Sex-specific Adaptation to Resistance Training in Older Adults
In general, men and women experience differing degrees of age-related decreases in physical function, with women having a greater prevalence of functional limitations and disability.
- Trial name
- NCT03440099
- Testing
- Resistance exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Exercise Training
Individualized Versus Non-Individualized Resistance Training
Preserving functional ability is crucial for healthy aging. Unfortunately, age-related decreases in muscle power often lead to declines in functional ability.
- Trial name
- NCT06449716
- Testing
- 12-week progressive power-oriented resistance exercise program
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Pregnancy Related
Pregnant Women Doing Resistance Exercise Training
Despite the increase in numbers of women who engage in heavy, free-weight resistance exercise training (e.g. powerlifting, weightlifting, cross fit), the knowledge on how such exercise may affect fertility, pregnancy and birth…
- Trial name
- PREG_RET (NCT04780087)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ostfold University College
Appetite, Taste, Altered
Impact of Acute Resistance Exercise on Taste Perception and Appetite Response to Plant Protein in Resistance Trained Adults
Some evidence suggests that taste perception might be modulated by physical exercise, with differences observed after aerobic exercise (DOI:10.1093/chemse/23.4.417) and with habitual exercise (DOI:10.3390/nu11010155).
- Conditions
- Appetite, Taste, Altered, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06089993
- Testing
- Exercise, Rest
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Male, Female
Sex-difference in Response to Resistance Exercise and Training
Sex-Difference in Response to Resistance Exercise and Training Given the importance of muscular strength for athletic performance as well as for daily activities in the general population-including clinical populations-and the…
- Conditions
- Male, Female, Healthy Adult
- Trial name
- WOMENRESIST S1 (NCT07692815)
- Testing
- Resistance exercise on a leg extension machine, Resistance training on a leg extension machine, Blood samples
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy
The Effects of Heavier- and Lighter-load Resistance Training on Arm and Leg Muscle Mass in Young Adult Women
When you perform weightlifting, your body makes new proteins within your muscle. These new proteins can increase the size of the fibers within your muscle to make your muscle larger, a process called hypertrophy.
- Trial name
- FHALL (NCT04547972)
- Testing
- Higher-load resistance training, Lower-load resistance training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Healthy Older Adults
Resistance Training and Post-exercise Blood Pressure in Normotensive Older Women
The purpose of the present study was to analyze the effect of 12 weeks of resistance training on post-exercise blood pressure (BP) and to to correlate the acute and chronic decrease in blood pressure (BP) following resistance…
- Trial name
- NCT02346981
- Testing
- Resistance training
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Ageing, Aerobic Exercise
Acute Exercise Effects on Arterial Stiffness and Cardiovagal Modulation in Adults
Background and Gap: The physiological importance of large artery distensibility in cardiovascular function is well-established. Stiffening of central arteries leads to elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP), increased left…
- Conditions
- Ageing, Aerobic Exercise, Resistance Exercise, Combined Exercise
- Trial name
- PUMPING ARTERY (NCT06616428)
- Testing
- Bike group fitness class, Pump Power, Global Training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL
Aging, Sarcopenia
Effect of Immunocal® With Exercise Versus Casein With Exercise on Aging Processes in Elderly Persons
Aging is typically associated with a decrease in skeletal muscle mass and muscle function, which contributes decisively to disability in old age and to the loss of quality of life.Resistance exercise can increase muscle strength…
- Trial name
- NCT00935610
- Testing
- Immunocal, Casein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Immunotec Inc.
Atherosclerosis, Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Daily Steps on Fat Metabolism
Reduced ambulatory activity has been shown to effect the response to a high fat tolerance test (HFTT) after acute exercise. This study will evaluate the effect of varying levels of daily ambulation on response to a HFTT after an…
- Trial name
- NCT03697382
- Testing
- Very Low Steps, Low Steps, Moderate Steps
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Sarcopenia, Aging
Immune Function and Muscle Adaptations to Resistance Exercise in Older Adults
The loss of muscle mass and strength due to aging leads to serious health problems for older adults. Muscle health can be improved by exercise training, but some people improve their strength substantially, whereas others improve…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Immune Function
- Trial name
- TDAP2 (NCT02261961)
- Testing
- TDAP, Acute Resistance Exercise, Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Insulin Sensitivity
Insulin Sensitivity and Testosterone Response to Aerobic Exercise Versus Added Sugar Elimination in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women
the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise versus the effect of added sugar elimination on the insulin sensitivity and testosterone levels in females with polycystic ovarian syndrome via measuring the…
- Trial name
- NCT07139275
- Testing
- aerobic exercise, added sugar elimination, aerobic exercise and added sugar elimination
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Metabolic Syndrome, Aging
Sustainable Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Managing Metabolic Disorders in Older Women
This study aims to evaluate the impact of sustainable diet and exercise programs on metabolic health and quality of life in older women.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Aging, Sarcopenia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07015307
- Testing
- Sustainable Diet Program, Supervised Physical Exercise Program, Combined Sustainable Diet and Exercise Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alicante
Mobility Limitation
Lower Extremity Muscle and Function in the Elderly: Study 2
This research study is looking to compare the effects of two uniquely different power training interventions (high force, lower velocity versus low force, high velocity) on changes in mobility status among older individuals at…
- Trial name
- NCT01614392
- Testing
- High velocity low force Power Training, Low velocity high force Power Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University