Preterm birth linked to exercise resistance: mitochondrial clues emerge
NCT ID NCT06334107
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at why young adults born very preterm often don't get fitter from aerobic exercise. Researchers will compare mitochondrial DNA and fitness changes between 60 preterm-born and full-term adults after a 4-5 day per week exercise program. The goal is to find mitochondrial markers that explain this poor trainability and higher disease risk.
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Exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify mitochondrial DNA markers that explain poor exercise response in preterm-born adults, paving the way for future targeted therapies.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 60 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It aims to understand mechanisms, not test a treatment.
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Texas Tech University | Kinesiology and Sport Management Building
RECRUITINGLubbock, Texas, 79409, United States
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