The Effects of Resistance Exercise on Muscle Activation and Lipids in Children

University of Kansas Medical Center4 sites in 1 country32 target enrollmentAugust 2, 2021

ConditionsResistance Training

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Resistance Training
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center
Enrollment: 32
Locations: 4
Primary Endpoint: Change in the muscular strength of leg extensors, as measured with isometric strength.
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is examine the effects of 8 weeks (3 days/week) of resistance exercise training in children 8 to 10 years of age on muscle strength, activation, and lipids of the vastus lateralis.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

August 2, 2021

End Date

September 6, 2023

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Kansas Medical Center

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Trent J. Herda, Ph.D.

Professor

University of Kansas Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Healthy volunteer males and females ages 8 - 10 years.

Exclusion Criteria

•No history or ongoing neuromuscular diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, or a disease that effects metabolism.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in the muscular strength of leg extensors, as measured with isometric strength.

Time Frame: baseline, following the intervention (9 weeks)

The score will reflect the strength of the leg extensors. The higher score, reflects greater muscular strength.

Secondary Outcomes

Change from baseline in motor unit firing rates during a 60% of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC).(baseline, following the intervention (9 weeks))
Change from baseline in thigh muscle cross-sectional area.(baseline, following the intervention (9 weeks))