Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Unloading on Muscle Mass
Lead Sponsor:
Maastricht University Medical Center
Conditions:
Immobilization
Physical Inactivity
Eligibility:
MALE
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In the present study, the effects of 3 weeks of unloading on muscle mass and muscle fiber characteristics will be determined. In addition, the effects of 6 weeks of recovery will be assessed.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy
- BMI \< 30 kg/m2
Exclusion
- Use of medication that may affect haemostasis
- Subjects with (recent) musculoskeletal/orthopaedic disorders known to affect the outcome of the study or that compromise their ability to walk with crutches
- Subjects with metal implants in their lower limbs
- Subjects with known cardiovascular and/or haemostasis disorders
- Subjects with known severe hypertension
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00936039
Start Date
October 1 2009
End Date
June 1 2013
Last Update
July 2 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Maastricht University Medical Centre
Maastricht, Netherlands, 6200MD