Clinical trials: Weight Lifting
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
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
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
Colonic Neoplasms
The Effects of Exercise Training on the Health-related Fitness of Colon Cancer Survivors
Recent studies have suggested that individuals diagnosed with colon cancer who are inactive and/or overweight, may have poorer survival outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT00813540
- Testing
- Exercise Training, Usual Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- AHS Cancer Control Alberta
Overweight, Pregnancy
LIFT: Lifestyle Interventions For Two
This randomized, controlled trial is proposed to study the effect, in a cohort of racially and ethnically diverse group of overweight and obese pregnant women, of an Intensive Lifestyle Intervention (ILI) which utilize cognitive…
- Trial name
- LIFT (NCT01616147)
- Testing
- Intensive Lifestyle Intervention (ILI), Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
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 Loss
Volumetric Study of the Buttocks After Flap Augmentation in Buttocks Lifting
The development of bariatric surgery, its effectiveness and the reduction of complications are at the origin of massive weight loss, the corollary of which has been a clear increase in the demands of treatment of sequelae of…
- Trial name
- NCT03777618
- Testing
- gluteal augmentation with flap in circumferential body lift
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Parkinson Disease, Weight-Lifting Exercise Program
Daily Undulating Periodization Methods With Parkinson's Disease
Compare periodized (cyclic) resistance training with and without motor training specific to activities of daily living.
- Trial name
- NCT03867877
- Testing
- Periodized training with motor practice, Simple Periodized Training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
COPD, COPD Exacerbation
Weight Training With VR in Out-Patients With Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Using weight training with virtual reality can help after discharge patients of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which maintained their quality of life, and improved their exercise capacity, pulmonary…
- Conditions
- COPD, COPD Exacerbation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Weight Training
- Trial name
- NCT04880486
- Testing
- Education, Supervision upper limb weight training exercise with VR
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Atrial Fibrillation
Exercise Training to Atrial Fibrillation
To test the impacts of different exercise training programs to the cardiopulmonary function, muscle metabolism, and body mass composition
- Trial name
- ExAF (NCT04508478)
- Testing
- Aerobic training, Resistance training, Control physical exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Metabolic Syndrome
Vagal Nerve Stimulation as Therapeutic Approach on Metabolic Syndrome
Participants were randomly assigned to two groups prior to their second visit: the Vagus nerve stimulation group (VNS) and the circuit training program.
- Trial name
- NCT05785117
- Testing
- Vagal Stimulation, Circuit training program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Rana Elbanna
Weight Loss
Volumetric Study of the Buttocks After Flap Augmentation in Buttocks Lifting
The development of bariatric surgery, its effectiveness and the reduction of complications are at the origin of massive weight loss, the corollary of which has been a clear increase in the demands of treatment of sequelae of…
- Trial name
- NCT03882736
- Testing
- gluteal augmentation with flap in circumferential body lift
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
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
Type 2 Diabetes, Overweight
Lifestyle Intervention for Treatment of Diabetes
This study is evaluating two approaches to improving the control blood sugar, and other risk factors for heart disease in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Overweight, Obesity
- Trial name
- LIFTDiabetes (NCT01806727)
- Testing
- Community Lifestyle Weight Loss (LWL), Diabetes Self Management (DSM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
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
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
Breast Cancer
Effect of Circuit Weight Training on Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients
The study is aimed at studying the effects of Circuit Weight Training (CWT) on functional capacity and quality of life in breast cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06936241
- Testing
- Circuit weight training, Traditional physical therapy program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
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
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
Kidney Transplant; Complications, Liver Transplant; Complications
Project LIFT - Promoting Healthy Behavior Through a Wearable Fitness Device and Financial Incentives
Project LIFT is a randomized, controlled trial that tests the effectiveness of a remotely-monitored, home-based exercise program utilizing wearable fitness trackers to monitor steps taken per day, health engagement questions, and…
- Conditions
- Kidney Transplant; Complications, Liver Transplant; Complications, Obesity
- Trial name
- LIFT (NCT03221465)
- Testing
- Self-monitoring of physical activity with incentives, Usual care and self-monitoring of physical activity
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania