Clinical trials: Weight Lifting
Weight-Lifting Exercise Program
Vascular Responses to High vs Low Repetition Resistance Exercise Training in Young Men
This study evaluates the effects of two types of resistance exercise training (higher-repetition, lower load vs lower-repetition, higher load vs control) on regional and local measures of arterial stiffness in trained young men.
- Trial name
- NCT02842593
- Testing
- Lower-repetition, heavier-load, Higher-repetition, lighter-load
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Healthy Experienced Weight Training Males
The Effects of HMB, ATP, and HMB Plus ATP on Muscle Mass, Strength, and Power in Resistance Trained Athletes
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of 12 weeks of HMB free acid gel, ATP, and HMB free acid gel plus ATP supplementation in trained individuals during a periodized training program on skeletal muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT01508338
- Testing
- HMB, Peak ATP and HMB, ATP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Metabolic Technologies Inc.
Obesity Prevention, Weight Change
Optimizing an Extended Care Intervention to Promote Weight Loss Maintenance
The purpose of this study is to find out what combination of components, if any, offers the best support for keeping weight off after someone loses weight.
- Conditions
- Obesity Prevention, Weight Change, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Maintenance
- Trial name
- OPT-X (NCT06785064)
- Testing
- Reduced Food Variety (RFV), Home-based Resistance Training (HBRT), Buddy Training and Support (BTS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 544 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Muscle Soreness, Stiffness of Elbow, Not Elsewhere Classified
The Role of Manual Twirling Acupuncture in Reducing Muscle Pain and Stiffness After Biceps Curling in Healthy Untrained Individuals
Regular physical activity can help to prevent and control non-communicable disease. WHO recommends at least in adults to do moderate-vigorous physical activity includes muscle strengthening.
- Trial name
- NCT06366555
- Testing
- Manual Acupuncture Twirling,
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Dry Needling, Neck Pain
Theragun vs Dry Needling on Neck Pain, Range of Motion and Disability Among Heavy Weightlifters
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.
- Conditions
- Dry Needling, Neck Pain, Range of Motion, Weight Lifting
- Trial name
- NCT06240975
- Testing
- Theragun Technique, Dry Needling Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
160 Participants Aged 18-35 Years and Obese (BMI ≥30) Open to Men and Women of All Ethnicity
Glycemic Load & Resistance Training on Endothelial Function & Insulin Sensitivity
This project is prompted by the urgent public health need to identify novel strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D).
- Trial name
- GET FIT (NCT01755962)
- Testing
- Glycemic Load, Resistance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Surplus Skin After Massive Weight Loss
Complications in Lower Body Lifts
A prospective study on 50 consecutive patients who are going to have a lower body lift procedure is performed. Measures include comorbidities and complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01551862
- Testing
- body contouring surgery of back, abdomen and thighs
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Effect of Different Exercise Programs on Body Composition
Effects of a 12-week Suspension Versus Free Weight Training Program on Body Composition and Handgrip Strength in Older Men
The present investigation lasted a total of 16 weeks, of which 4 were employed for assessment and measurements and 12 weeks were used for the exercise treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04834804
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bologna
Weight-Bearing Strengthening Program, Muscle Strength
Comparative Effects of Hang Clean and Half Squat Training Program Among Basketball Players
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of hang clean and half squat training programs on vertical jump performance and strength in male basketball players aged 18-35 years.
- Conditions
- Weight-Bearing Strengthening Program, Muscle Strength, Basketball
- Trial name
- NCT06536790
- Testing
- hang clean training, half squat training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Weight Gain
Role of Peanuts in Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals
Many athletes and military personnel desire weight gain primarily as lean mass to improve performance and effectiveness in military/sport endeavors.
- Trial name
- mGAINS (NCT05426109)
- Testing
- Peanut snacks, No peanut-containing snacks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Lymphedema, Obesity
Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Women Undergone to Thigh Lifting
This study will investigate the subcutaneous tissue changes in the lymphedema found after thigh surgery, by circumferential measure of thr thighs and by magnetic resonance imaging verifying the effects of postoperative lymphatic…
- Trial name
- Thight_lift (NCT01470378)
- Testing
- Thigh Surgery
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Functional Limitation
Home-based Exercise Via a Telecommunications System
This study is investigating the effects of a home-based resistance exercise program, administered via an interactive telecommunications system, in functionally limited older veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT00248781
- Testing
- Telecommunications system, attention control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Nutritional Status
Effect of Using Whey Protein and Creatine Supplements on Muscular Strength in Weight-training Adult Males
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of combined whey protein and creatine supplement, as compared with whey protein supplement alone, on change in upper and lower body strength.
- Trial name
- NCT02094781
- Testing
- Whey protein and creatine supplement, Whey protein only supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Diaphragm Thickness, Dyspnoea
Abdominal Air-Pressure Resistance Versus Abdominal Weight Training for Improving Diaphragm Function in Healthy Young Adults
This study aims to compare the effects of abdominal air pressure resistance training, abdominal weight training, and breathing exercises on diaphragmatic strength, endurance, and physiological responses in young healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07795905
- Testing
- Abdominal Air Pressure Resistance Training, Abdominal Weight Training (AWT), Breathing Exercise Control (BE)
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sharjah
Overweight and Obesity
Gastrointestinal And Metabolic Effects From a Prebiotic, Lifting, and Aerobic iNtervention
This study aims to determine the independent and combined effects of prebiotic fiber supplementation and exercise on the gut microbiome and human health.
- Trial name
- GAMEPLAN (NCT05207488)
- Testing
- Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy, Muscle Weakness
The Effects of Lifting Light or Heavy Weights on Muscle Growth and Strength in Trained Young Men
When practicing weightlifting regularly the body makes new proteins within the muscle. These new proteins can increase the size of the cells within the muscle to make them larger, a process called hypertrophy.
- Trial name
- NCT02139865
- Testing
- 30% 1RM, 80% 1RM
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Obesity
Harmonic Versus Electro Surgery in Lower Body Lift Procedures
The objective of this study is to determine if the use of The Harmonic™ (an ultrasonic surgical instrument) in Lower Body Lift procedures reduces volume and duration of wound drainage after surgery when compared to Electro…
- Trial name
- LBL (NCT00522171)
- Testing
- The Harmonic™ ultrasonic scalpel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Breast Cancer Female, Gynecologic Cancer
Cachexia in Gynecological Cancer and the Preventive Role of Weight Training
The study aim was to compare the effectiveness of combined training (CT; aerobic + resistance exercises) and high-intensity interval body weight training (HIITBW) on body composition, metabolic and inflammatory profile, physical…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Female, Gynecologic Cancer, Menopause, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03200639
- Testing
- Combined training, High intensity interval training with body weight
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Triangulo Mineiro
Exercise Therapy, Weight Lifting
Mirror Illusion Training and Cross-education
Cross-education describes the transfer of motor performance to the opposite limb following unilateral training and is primarily explained by adaptations within the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT05084690
- Testing
- Unilateral resistance training, Illusionary mirror visual feedback
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Christian University
Athletic Performance, Weight Lifting
Kettlebell Training Measured Across Power and Performance
The purpose of this study is to investigate the performance benefits of supplementing Army standard Physical Readiness Training (PRT) with a defined kettlebell (KB) deadlift and swing training program as compared to standalone…
- Trial name
- NCT02731625
- Testing
- Kettlebell training, Army Physical Readiness Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital