MUSCLE STRENGTH

This study looks at whether eating almonds after a workout helps muscles recover and grow stronger compared to eating a cereal bar. Sixty healthy adults who do light exercise will follow an 8-week weight training program and eat either almonds or a cereal bar after each session. …

This study tests whether a technology-assisted block training program can improve cognitive function, hand dexterity, and grip strength in community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and older. Participants will engage in block-building activities with technological support, and rese…

This study tests whether whole-body photobiomodulation (light therapy) helps professional soccer players recover faster, reduce muscle soreness, and improve performance during an 8-week championship. Twenty-four male players aged 18-35 will receive either real or sham light thera…

This study looks at whether taking a daily supplement called geranylgeraniol (GG) can improve muscle strength, body composition, and fitness in healthy, active adults aged 30 to 60. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to take either a placebo, 150 mg, or 300 mg of GG …

This study looks at whether using electrical stimulation on the trunk and leg muscles can help strengthen the pelvic floor in healthy women. Pelvic floor muscles are deep and hard to work on purpose, so researchers want to see if stimulating nearby muscles can help indirectly. Si…

This study looks at whether combining Swiss ball exercises with deep breathing can reduce stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising) in pregnant women. About 42 pregnant women with mild to moderate leakage will be split into two groups: one…

This study looks at whether whole body vibration therapy, when added to usual care, can improve muscle mass, strength, and function in older adults. Forty people aged 65 and older with mild frailty will be randomly assigned to receive vibration therapy plus usual care or usual ca…

This study looks at whether easy-to-do tests for muscle strength and frailty can help predict complications after major abdominal surgery in people aged 65 and older. About 100 participants will complete brief assessments during a routine pre-surgery visit, and researchers will c…

This study looks at whether taking the amino acid L-serine, alone or with strength training, can improve memory, thinking, and physical fitness in healthy older adults. Researchers will test 126 people aged 65-85 over 48 weeks using cognitive tests, blood work, and brain scans. T…

This study looks at how to measure muscle strength in healthy people and patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Muscle strength is important for health, and weak muscles can mean higher risk of death for ICU patients. The researchers will use handheld devices to measure stren…

This study looks at how different jump heights (low, medium, high) during plyometric training affect soccer players' leg power, speed, and ability to change direction. 56 competitive players aged 18-30 will train three times a week for six weeks. The goal is to find which jump he…

This study looks at whether adding electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to regular resistance training helps trained weightlifters build more muscle, strength, and power. About 34 male lifters will be split into two groups: one does resistance training alone, the other adds EMS. R…