Muscle force and growth study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how the force of your muscle contractions at different lengths affects muscle growth and strength. You will do leg exercises on a special machine to see how your muscles respond.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 30 years old.
- You have not done any organized weight training (for muscle building or strength) for more than 2 hours per week in the past year.
- You are generally healthy – no major health conditions like uncontrolled heart disease, diabetes, or recent cancer treatment.
- You are not a smoker or user of nicotine products.
- You haven't taken fish oil supplements in the last 6 weeks.
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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