Measuring muscle oxygen levels during resistance exercise

Investigation of the Correlation Between Upper Extremity Fatigue Level and Muscle Oxygenation

Not applicable Interventional Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · NCT06294223

This study is testing how oxygen levels in arm muscles change during resistance exercises to see if it can help people with chronic diseases manage fatigue better.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 30 Years
SexAll
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other
Locations1 site (Istanbul)
Trial IDNCT06294223 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to measure the acute changes in oxygen saturation of skeletal muscles in the upper extremities during resistance exercise using near-infrared spectroscopy. By applying a fatigue protocol, the research will assess how muscle oxygenation levels affect fatigue symptoms during upper extremity use. The findings could provide valuable insights for developing tailored exercise programs, particularly for individuals with chronic diseases that impact energy production and fatigue. The study will involve participants performing resistance exercises while their muscle oxygen levels are monitored.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with a BMI between 23-30 kg/m2 and no significant orthopedic, neurological, or cardiopulmonary comorbidities.

Not a fit: Patients with orthopedic diseases affecting the upper extremity, previous surgeries, or those with cardiopulmonary diseases that prevent exercise may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help develop more effective exercise programs for individuals experiencing fatigue due to chronic conditions.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using near-infrared spectroscopy in exercise studies is established, the specific focus on muscle oxygenation during resistance exercise in this context may provide novel insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Being over 18 years old
* Having a Body Mass Index (BMI) value between 23-30 kg/m2
* Absence of comorbid disease of the orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonery system

Exclusion Criteria:

* Smoking / alcohol use
* Presence of orthopedic disease effecting the upper extremity or previous surgery
* Presence of cardiopulmonery disease that prevents exercise
* Participants who performed resistance exercise regulary for more than 6 months

Where this trial is running

Istanbul

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Near-infrared SpectroscopyMuscle OxygenationResistance ExerciseExercise IntensityMuscle Activation
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