Arm exercises may sharpen mind and body in couch potatoes
NCT ID NCT06754579
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether doing a lot of arm exercises can improve both physical fitness and thinking skills in adults who are sedentary. Researchers will compare high-volume versus low-volume arm training over 8 weeks in 32 people aged 18-50. The goal is to see if arm workouts offer benefits beyond just getting stronger.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- High-Volume Upper Extremity Exercises Training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, accessible exercise routine that boosts both physical fitness and thinking skills in people who are sedentary.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not show a clear benefit over low-volume training.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 32 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged between 18-50 years. * Defined as engaging in less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of neurological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, or other systemic diseases that may affect physical activity or exercise capacity. * diagnosed cognitive impairments or psychiatric disorders that could interfere with test participation. * acute injuries or surgeries within the past six months that could restrict movement or participation.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fatma Kübra Çekok
RECRUITINGTarsus, Mersi̇n, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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