Leg strength linked to explosive power in Gym-Goers
NCT ID NCT07376551
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 80 healthy, active men aged 20-30 to see how leg muscle strength relates to anaerobic power—the ability to perform short, intense efforts like sprinting. Participants had their leg strength measured with a special machine and did a 30-second cycling test. The goal was to see if stronger legs lead to better explosive performance, which could help in designing training programs.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help coaches and trainers design better exercise programs for active young adults by understanding how leg strength relates to short bursts of power.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study in healthy young men, so results may not apply to other groups or lead to direct treatments.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- 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.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of recreationally active young adult males aged 22-30 years who engage in regular physical activity at least two days per week. Participants will be non-elite individuals without a history of serious orthopedic injury within the past six months, cardiovascular or respiratory disease, or regular medication use. All participants will be healthy volunteers capable of performing maximal exercise testing and will provide written informed consent prior to participation.
- Ages
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20 to 32 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: * Male participants aged between 20 and 30 years * Moderately physically active individuals, as defined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) * Apparently healthy, with no known neurological, vestibular, or musculoskeletal disorders affecting balance * Ability to stand independently and complete balance assessments * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of lower-limb, spine, or pelvic injury or surgery within the past 6 months * Presence of acute or chronic pain affecting posture or balance * Diagnosed neurological, vestibular, or balance disorders * Use of medications or substances that may affect neuromuscular function or postural control * Participation in another clinical or observational study within the past 3 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aeromedical Research And Training Center (ARTC)
Eskişehir, 26000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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