MUSCLE STRENGTH

This study tests whether whole-body photobiomodulation (a type of light therapy) helps professional soccer players recover faster, reduce muscle soreness, and improve performance during an 8-week championship. Twenty-four male players aged 18-35 will receive either real or sham l…

This study looks at whether eating almonds after a workout helps muscles recover and grow stronger compared to eating a cereal bar. Sixty healthy adults who do light exercise will follow an 8-week weight training program and eat either almonds or a cereal bar after each session. …

This study looks at whether doing Swiss ball exercises along with deep breathing can help pregnant women who leak urine when they cough, sneeze, or exercise. About 42 pregnant women with mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence will be split into two groups: one doing ball ex…

This study looks at whether whole body vibration therapy, when added to usual care, can improve muscle mass, strength, and function in older adults. Forty people aged 65 and older with mild frailty will be randomly assigned to receive vibration therapy plus usual care or usual ca…

This study tests whether a technology-assisted block training program can improve cognitive function, hand dexterity, and grip strength in adults aged 65 and older. Forty participants will use the program and be assessed on thinking, hand skills, and well-being. The goal is to se…

This study tests whether a daily supplement called geranylgeraniol (GG) can improve muscle strength, body composition, and exercise capacity in healthy, physically active adults aged 30 to 60. About 70 participants will take either a placebo, 150 mg, or 300 mg of GG daily for 8 w…

This study looks at whether adding electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to regular resistance training helps trained weightlifters build more muscle, strength, and power. About 34 male lifters will be split into two groups: one does resistance training alone, the other adds EMS. R…

This study looks at how to measure muscle strength in healthy adults and patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Muscle strength is linked to overall health and survival, but there are no standard reference values for the Brazilian population. Researchers will use handheld dev…

This study looks at whether taking the amino acid L-serine, alone or with strength training, can improve memory, thinking, and physical fitness in healthy older adults. Researchers will track 126 people aged 65-85 over 48 weeks using cognitive tests, blood work, and brain scans. …

This study looks at how different jump training heights (low, medium, high) affect leg strength, power, and quick direction changes in soccer players. 56 competitive players aged 18-30 will do jump training three times a week for six weeks. The goal is to find the best jump heigh…

This study looks at whether easy-to-do tests for muscle strength, breathing, and frailty can help predict complications after major abdominal surgery in people aged 65 and older. About 100 participants will complete these tests during a routine pre-surgery visit, and researchers …

This study looks at whether applying electrical stimulation to the trunk and leg muscles can indirectly strengthen the pelvic floor in healthy women. Pelvic floor muscles are deep and hard to activate on purpose, so researchers want to see if stimulating nearby muscles helps. Six…