Muscle strength in kids before puberty, with training
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how resistance training affects muscle function in prepubertal children. It compares changes from training to normal growth, and aims to help kids get stronger safely.
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Who can take part
- You must be able to travel to Basel, Switzerland for 6 measurement visits.
- You must be able to attend training twice a week for 20 weeks at CrossFit Basel.
- You must be able to tell the study team if you feel pain or discomfort.
- Your parents or guardians must sign a consent form.
- You cannot have any ongoing health problems.
- You cannot have done regular strength training or CrossFit in the past year.
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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