Scientists probe muscle stem cells under low oxygen – no treatment yet

NCT ID NCT07341165

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how muscle stem cells (satellite cells) respond to a single session of eccentric leg exercise in healthy young men. Participants exercised in either normal air, a low-oxygen room, or with a blood-flow restriction cuff. Muscle biopsies and blood samples were taken at several time points to track cell changes. The goal was to better understand the basic biology, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypoxia Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculté des Sciences de la Motricité

    Louvain-la-Neuve, 1348, Belgium