Muscle response to eccentric exercise trial
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial studies how your muscles respond to a specific type of exercise that focuses on lengthening movements, like lowering a weight. It may help us understand how exercise keeps muscles healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are generally healthy.
- You are physically active (at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each week for the past 3 months).
- You can answer 'no' to all questions on the Get Active Questionnaire (a safety screening for exercise).
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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