Scientists probe how weight training loads alter brain and muscle signals
NCT ID NCT07189130
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores how different amounts of resistance exercise (like weight lifting) affect two chemicals in the blood: BDNF, which supports brain health, and irisin, which is linked to muscle activity. Researchers will measure these chemicals in blood plasma, serum, and platelets from 24 healthy men aged 18-30. The goal is to understand how exercise load influences these substances, not to treat any disease.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 24 people
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- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: * males between 18 and 30 years * moderate level of physical activity assessed with IPAQ Exclusion Criteria: * injuries * cardiovascular diseases * respiratory diseases * psychiatric diseases * metabolic diseases * other neurodegenerative diseases
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sport
Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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