Effects of resistance training on the nervous system in healthy individuals
Adaptive Response of Brain Towards Resistance Training in Healthy Individuals
This study tests how resistance training affects the nervous system in healthy people to see if it helps them get stronger.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Pakistan Society for Rehabilitation of Differently Abled Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06413199 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how resistance training impacts the central and peripheral nervous systems in healthy individuals. A total of 100 participants, both male and female, will be divided into an experimental group performing specific resistance training exercises and a control group measuring their one-repetition maximum (1RM). The experimental group will engage in a structured training regimen over two months, focusing on both concentric and eccentric contractions. The goal is to understand the underlying mechanisms of the nervous system's adaptation to resistance training.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 who have not engaged in resistance training for at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients with gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, or neurological disturbances, as well as those using tobacco or medications, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of how resistance training influences nervous system function, potentially leading to improved training protocols for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific mechanisms of nervous system adaptation to resistance training are still being explored, similar studies have shown promising results in understanding the benefits of exercise on neurological function.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Body Mass Index should be 18.5-24.9 kg/m2. * Participants were untrained and had not engaged in resistance exercise within 6 months prior to beginning the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with any kind of Gastrointestinal Tract disturbance will be excluded from the study. * Participants with any kind of Musculoskeletal injury will be excluded from the study. * Participant with any kind of Neurological disturbance will be excluded from the study. * Participants who use tobacco products within the previous 6 months. * Participants who take any type of medication within the previous 6 months.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- PSRD Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Danish Latif, PhD* — PSRD College of Rehabilitation Sciences
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Faheem Afzal, PhD*
- Email: faheem78601@gmail.com
- Phone: 00923336966697
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.