MUSCLE STRENGTH

This study is testing whether taking an amino acid supplement called L-serine, either by itself or combined with strength training, can help improve mental sharpness, brain function, and physical fitness in healthy older adults. Researchers will enroll 126 men and women aged 65 t…

This study is testing a new technology-assisted block-building training program for older adults. It aims to see if this fun, game-like activity can help improve memory, thinking skills, hand strength, and dexterity. Researchers will enroll 40 adults aged 65 and older who live in…

This study is testing whether adding electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a regular weightlifting routine helps trained athletes build more muscle and get stronger. For 8 weeks, one group will just lift weights, while another will lift weights while wearing EMS devices. Researc…

This study is testing whether a special type of light therapy, called photobiomodulation, can help professional soccer players recover faster and perform better during a championship season. Researchers will compare 24 players who receive the light therapy twice a week to a simil…

This study is testing whether eating almonds after exercise helps muscles recover better than eating a cereal bar. Researchers will measure muscle soreness, strength changes, and body composition over an 8-week weight training program. The goal is to see if almonds can reduce pos…

This study aims to see if brief, simple tests measuring muscle strength, breathing, walking, and memory can predict which older adults (age 65+) are more likely to have complications after major abdominal surgery. Researchers will perform these tests during routine pre-surgery vi…

This study aims to find out which height is best for a specific type of jump training to improve soccer performance. Researchers will have 56 competitive soccer players jump from low, medium, and high platforms three times a week for six weeks. They will measure changes in the pl…

This study aims to create standardized reference equations to measure muscle strength in both healthy individuals and critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Researchers will observe 180 Brazilian adults and elderly participants, using handheld devices to measure …