Resistance Training and Cardiometabolic Health

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Insulin Sensitivity, Endothelial Dysfunction, Blood Pressure

In brief

This study will investigate the relationship between resistance training load and repetitions on cardiometabolic outcomes. The primary objective of this clinical trial is to determine whether high load or low load resistance exercise training affects arterial stiffness in overweight or obese men and women. Our secondary objectives are to investigate the effects of high and low load RT on vascular function, cardiac structure, and markers of insulin sensitivity. Finally, we are going to preliminarily explore the effects of resistance training on intestinal bacteria.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03325933

Run by

Arizona State University

People needed

62

Starts

2017-09-21

Expected to finish

2020-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2021-04-19

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male and female
• 18-55 years of age
• BMI 25-40
• No recent history of starting a structured exercise program or diet in the last 3 months

You may not qualify if…

• Current smoker and/or recreational drug user
• Answers "yes" to one or more questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
• Diagnosed diabetes, heart disease
• History of anabolic steroid use in the past six months
• Taking medications for treatment of diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.
• Orthopedic or musculoskeletal contraindications to resistance training
• Unwilling to follow any aspect of the study protocol including blood sampling and weight training

Where it is running

• Arizona State University — Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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