Splash or sweat? study tests if underwater workouts beat gym aerobics for muscle power

NCT ID NCT07132736

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: October 6 University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of exercise for women with muscle weakness and low quality of life: exercising in a water tank versus doing similar exercises on a mat. One hundred women will be assigned to either group and will do 30-minute sessions. Researchers will measure changes in pain, grip strength, and psychological well-being to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance: underwater exercise (Hubbard tank) and mat-based aerobic exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that exercising in water is a better way to improve muscle strength and quality of life for people with muscle weakness.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises are compared head-to-head, so neither may prove clearly better.

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MUSCLE WEAKNESS | PATIENT QUALITY OF LIFE

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Locations

Kerolous ishak shehata kelini
RECRUITING

Amman, Jordan

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