Status:
COMPLETED
Investigating the Role of Resistance Exercise Frequency in the Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Mass
Lead Sponsor:
University of Birmingham
Collaborating Sponsors:
Maastricht University
Conditions:
Physical Activity
Eligibility:
MALE
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will investigate whether manipulating resistance exercise frequency impacts muscle protein synthesis rates. The investigators will test the hypothesise that a higher resistance exercise fre...
Detailed Description
Resistance exercise is currently the most effective means of building or maintaining muscle mass. Resistance exercise guidelines generally suggest that those looking to increase muscle mass should tra...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Body mass index (18.5-29.99 kg/m2)
- Untrained - defined as: Perform activities of daily living and recreation but have completed no regular lower body resistance-type exercise (e.g., weight training) activity in the last year.
- Good general health
Exclusion
- Lidocaine allergy
- Hypertension (≥140/90 mmHg)
- Current participation in another clinical study
- Previous participation in this study
- Bleeding disorder/s
- Current or recent smoker
- Vegetarian or vegan
- Past history of substance abuse and/or taking prescription or non-prescription medication (e.g., beta-blockers, insulin or thyroxine) or supplements that may influence normal metabolic responses.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
9 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03275779
Start Date
January 1 2018
End Date
December 1 2018
Last Update
January 5 2023
Active Locations (1)
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School of Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B15 2TT