Understanding how resistance training affects muscle growth and fitness

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research project aims to explore the reasons behind the varying responses individuals have to resistance training (RT) and how these responses may predict outcomes in endurance training (ET). By examining physiological, cellular, and molecular mechanisms, the study will investigate how different factors influence muscle growth and adaptation to exercise. A total of 362 healthy participants will undergo a 12-week RT program, with their responses monitored to identify predictors of training success and the impact of environmental factors such as nutrition and sleep.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* age 18-50
* healthy (e.g., no diagnosed type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, etc.)
* prior participation in intervention I (NCT05874986)

Exclusion Criteria:

* medication affecting the cardiovascular system or metabolism
* metabolic, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or other diseases or disorders which may preclude the ability to perform exercise training and testing

Where it's running

• University of Jyväskylä
  Jyväskylä, Central Finland, Finland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Juha P Ahtiainen, Assoc.Prof. — University of Jyväskylä, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
• Study coordinator: Juha P Ahtiainen, Assoc.Prof.
• Email: juha.ahtiainen@jyu.fi
• Phone: +358408053740

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.