Scientists map the inner workings of exercise

NCT ID NCT03960827

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at how exercise affects the body on a molecular level. Over 1,800 adults were assigned to endurance training, resistance training, or no exercise for 12 weeks. The goal was to create a detailed map of the molecular changes caused by physical activity, which can help future research on exercise and health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ball State University

    Muncie, Indiana, 47306, United States

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • East Carolina University

    Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States

  • Florida Hospital / Advent Health

    Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

  • University of Colorado Denver

    Denver, Colorado, 80217, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States

  • University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston

    Galveston, Texas, 77590, United States

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