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

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School of Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B15 2TT