Wrist in a cast? Opposite-Arm workouts might save your strength
NCT ID NCT07166198
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how muscle weakness develops when a wrist is immobilized for 7 days in women aged 40-65. It also tests whether strength training the opposite arm can help maintain muscle and nerve function in the casted arm. Twenty women will wear a wrist cast and either do opposite-arm exercises or not, with measurements of strength, muscle size, and brain activity.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple exercise strategies to prevent muscle loss during periods of immobilization, like after an injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants. It is designed to understand the problem, not to test a treatment, so results may not lead to immediate solutions.
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Neuromuscular Physiology Laboratory
RECRUITINGManhattan, Kansas, 66506, United States
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