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Scientists seek the perfect weekly workout dose for seniors

NCT ID NCT07379385

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universidade Norte do Paraná Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Registered, but not yet taking participants.
By invitation only
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Ongoing
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Cancelled
Cancelled before anyone took part.

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how many sets of weightlifting per week are best for building muscle strength and size in people aged 65 to 80. Participants will do either 6, 18, or 30 sets per week for 10 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in leg strength and muscle thickness to find the ideal weekly volume.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
resistance training (weight lifting)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help define the optimal amount of weekly weightlifting for older adults to maintain or improve muscle strength and size.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 57 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not testing a drug or treatment for a disease.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

57 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

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

65 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 65 and 80 years Exclusion Criteria: * not having used any medication or substance that affects or improves muscle function for at least 3 months prior to the study, * having any physical or physiological limitation that may affect the ability to perform the tests and physical training, * not being able to understand the informed consent form and study procedures.

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Muscle performance Resistance training

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northern University of Paraná

    Londrina, Paraná, 86047-622, Brazil

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