One-Leg workout may boost both legs in seniors

NCT ID NCT07155967

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Paulista University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether doing resistance training on just one leg, while using a blood flow restriction cuff, can also improve strength in the untrained leg—a phenomenon called cross-education. Researchers will enroll 32 older women and measure muscle strength, size, and function over time. The goal is to find a gentle, effective exercise option for seniors who cannot handle heavy weights.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Blood Flow Restriction Cuff
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a safe, low-cost exercise method for older adults to maintain leg strength and mobility without heavy weights.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants. The results may not apply to all older adults, and the training may not produce meaningful strength gains.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypertrophy Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERTROPHY MUSCLE STRENGTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Franciele Marques Vanderlei

Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, 19060-900, Brazil

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