Could 15-Minute workouts recharge aging muscle cells?

NCT ID NCT05934760

NEW Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nottingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how aging affects the power plants (mitochondria) inside muscle cells, and whether a short home-based exercise program can improve their function. Healthy adults of different ages will be compared, and older participants will do either high-intensity interval training or resistance band exercises for four weeks. Researchers will measure mitochondrial activity before and after to see if exercise can reverse age-related declines.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and resistance-based training
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward simple home-based exercise routines that help preserve muscle strength and energy in older age.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage study, and results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs can be challenging, and adherence may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGING SARCOPENIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital

Derby, Derbyshire, DE223NE, United Kingdom

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