Does stretching after weights change how your heart recovers?
NCT ID NCT07649785
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested how a single session of upper body resistance training, with or without extra static stretching, affects the heart and muscle recovery in 28 healthy men. Researchers measured heart workload and muscle oxygen levels right after exercise and 30 minutes later. The goal was to understand the short-term effects of adding stretching to a weight workout.
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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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28 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
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy male participants ≥ 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * orthopedic disorders * neurological disorders * metabolic disorders * cardovascular disorders
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Italy, 90144, Italy
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