Effects of strength training on muscle health in children
The Effects of Strength Training on Neuromuscular Function and Muscle Lipids.
This study tests if an 8-week strength training program can improve muscle health in healthy kids aged 8 to 10 years.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kansas Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Kansas City, Kansas and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06480747 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of an 8-week resistance exercise program on muscle strength, power, and lipid profiles in healthy children aged 8 to 10 years. Participants will engage in resistance training three times a week, focusing on the vastus lateralis muscle. The study aims to assess changes in muscle cross-sectional area and motor unit activation as a result of the training. By examining these factors, the research seeks to understand how strength training influences muscle health in young individuals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy children aged 8 to 10 years without any neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions.
Not a fit: Children with a history of neuromuscular diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, or metabolic disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance muscle strength and overall health in children, potentially leading to improved physical performance.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with resistance training in children, indicating that this approach is supported by existing research.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy volunteer males and females ages 8 - 10 years. Exclusion Criteria: * No history or ongoing neuromuscular diseases. * No history or ongoing musculoskeletal injuries. * No history or ongoing disease that effects metabolism.
Where this trial is running
Kansas City, Kansas and 3 other locations
- Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center — Kansas City, Kansas, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- Neuromechanics Laboratory — Lawrence, Kansas, United States (Recruiting)
- Exercise and Human Performance Laboratory — Overland Park, Kansas, United States (Recruiting)
- Metabolic and Body Composition Laboratory — Overland Park, Kansas, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Trent J Herda
- Email: t.herda@ku.edu
- Phone: 7858642224
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.