New exercise method may reduce Post-Workout muscle damage
NCT ID NCT07431879
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how two different arm exercises affect muscle damage and recovery in 30 healthy young men. One exercise involved holding a weight steady before slowly lowering it, while the other used a standard lowering motion. Researchers measured strength, soreness, and blood markers over a week to see which caused more damage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Eccentric quasi-isometric exercise
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design safer or more effective resistance training programs that minimize muscle damage.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young men only, so results may not apply to other groups or real-world training.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2020
- Finished
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Aug 2021
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 to 30 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy young men * Age between 20 and 30 years * No participation in any regular exercise training programs during the previous 12 months * No history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, liver disease, respiratory disorders, neuromuscular disease, or musculoskeletal disorders * No long-term use of chronic prescription medications * No history of dizziness, chest discomfort, or falls during physical activity * Not previously diagnosed by a physician as unsuitable for exercise Exclusion Criteria: * History of upper limb musculoskeletal, joint, or bone injuries * Inability to independently perform activities of daily living * Presence of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, neuromuscular, or musculoskeletal disorders * Requirement for assistive devices for ambulation in daily life * Previous medical diagnosis indicating unsuitability for exercise participation * Presence of acute illness at the time of enrollment * History of major surgery within the past 12 months * Severe physical injury that could impair exercise performance or daily activities
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chinese Culture University
Taipei, Taiwan, 11114, Taiwan