Exploring how resistance exercise affects muscle growth in youths and adults
Resistance Exercise-induced Anabolism in Youths and Adults
This study tests how resistance exercise can help kids and teens build muscle strength and size, and whether adding dietary supplements can make a difference.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 7 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Brock University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (St. Catharines, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT06256744 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of resistance exercise training (RET) on muscle strength and hypertrophy in children and adolescents. It aims to understand the neural and muscular mechanisms that contribute to muscle growth following RET, particularly focusing on the role of muscle protein synthesis. The study will assess the impact of dietary supplementation on muscle development and strength improvement in healthy youths. By examining these factors, the research seeks to provide insights into effective training protocols for enhancing athletic performance and reducing injury risk.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy children and adolescents who are free from injuries that would prevent them from participating in resistance exercise.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart problems, or joint instability, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training protocols that enhance muscle growth and strength in young individuals, promoting better athletic performance and injury prevention.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results regarding the effects of resistance exercise on muscle hypertrophy in youths, suggesting that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * healthy * free of injury that would prevent resistance exercise Exclusion Criteria: * consumed any medications in the past year which may affect muscle function * had an injury in the past 6 months that would limit the movements required for the protocols * been told that has diabetes * been told that had a heart problem * been told that have a breathing problem (e.g., asthma) * been told that sometimes experience seizures * had joint instability or ongoing join chronic pain * been told that had kidney problems * had stomach problems such as ulcers * experience prolonged bleeding after a cut
Where this trial is running
St. Catharines, Ontario
- Brock University — St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bareket Falk, PhD — Brock University
- Study coordinator: Bareket Falk, PhD
- Email: bfalk@brocku.ca
- Phone: 905-688-5550
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.