Can exercise build muscle in young and older adults?
This study tests how resistance exercise (like lifting weights) helps build muscle in healthy people of different ages. If you are free from major health conditions and injuries, you may be able to join and help researchers understand how muscles stay strong.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are generally healthy.
- You do not have any injuries that would stop you from lifting weights, like a sprain or fracture.
- You have not taken any medications in the past year that could affect your muscles.
- You do not have any conditions like diabetes, heart problems, asthma, seizures, kidney issues, or ulcers.
- You do not have ongoing joint pain or instability.
- You do not have a bleeding problem that causes prolonged bleeding from cuts.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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