Testosterone may help muscles remember how to grow stronger

NCT ID NCT05964920

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving older men testosterone for a short time, with or without exercise, could help their muscles grow better later on. 45 healthy men aged 55-70 took part. The goal was to see if the body 'remembers' the hormone and responds faster to future training.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

    Oslo, Oslo, 0863, Norway

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