Scientists investigate how muscles bounce back after inactivity
NCT ID NCT04416191
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand how muscle health recovers after a period of disuse, like being in a cast. Researchers will immobilize one leg of healthy volunteers for two weeks, then measure muscle size and strength before and after. The study includes both younger (18-35) and older (60-85) adults to see how age affects recovery.
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The University of Utah
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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