Cross-training for Arm Strength and Skill Recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether training one arm can help improve strength and skill in the other arm when it's temporarily immobilized. Researchers want to understand how the brain and muscles communicate to transfer improvements between limbs.
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Who can take part
- You are right-handed and between 18 and 35 years old
- Your BMI is between 18.5 and 30 (a measure of healthy weight for your height)
- You do not exercise regularly—you get fewer than 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of intense activity per week
- You have not done strength training, aerobic exercise, or intensive hand/arm skill training in the past 6 months
- You have no history of arm or hand injuries, and no medical conditions that would make exercise unsafe
- You are not currently taking supplements like whey protein or creatine, or medications like antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs
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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