Can a special workout change your muscles at the cellular level?

NCT ID NCT07341711

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Thessaly Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how a six-month hybrid training program (combining cardio and strength exercises) affects muscle cells in 30 overweight or obese adults. Researchers will measure changes in mitochondria, blood vessels, and other muscle components. The goal is to understand the molecular benefits of this type of exercise, not to test a new medicine.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: hybrid high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could reveal how hybrid exercise improves muscle health at a cellular level, pointing toward better exercise programs for weight management.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 30 participants. It does not test a new drug or treatment, so direct health benefits are not guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Physical Education and Sport Science Trikala, University of Thessaly
RECRUITING

Trikala, Thessaly, 42100, Greece

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