Handgrip exercise and brain blood flow in young adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple handgrip exercise program can improve blood flow regulation to the brain in young adults who are not very active. Participants will do handgrip exercises at home using a mobile app to track their progress.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You do not have obesity (body mass index 30 or lower).
- You have been physically inactive for the last 6 months (less than 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week and less than 2 days of strength training per week).
- You own a smartphone and are willing to download and use the study’s mobile apps.
- You do not have a chronic health condition (like heart disease or diabetes), are not pregnant or planning pregnancy, do not use nicotine products, and have not had a recent head injury or concussion.
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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