Effects of Surgical Mask Use on Peak Torque, Total Work and Interset Fatigability During Isokinetic Strength Testing
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Conditions studied: Prevention of COVID-19
In brief
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is highly transmittable person-to-person when an infected individual coughs, sneezes or talks while within at least 6 feet (1.8 m) of a neighboring individual. Guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that nose and mouth facial coverings are recommended at all levels for source control as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplet transmission. It is important to remember that increased viral shedding occurs during elevated ventilatory rates that are observed during exercise within a shared space, such as gyms or fitness studios increase the rate of transmission. However, there is limited research studying the effects of mask use during exercise, and no research evaluating these effects specifically during resistance-based exercise. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation is to examine the effects of wearing a surgical face mask while performing resistance exercise on average peak force, total work, heart rate (HR), oxygen saturation (SpO2) and breathing discomfort.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04706299
- Run by
- The Cleveland Clinic
- People needed
- 20
- Starts
- 2021-01-12
- Expected to finish
- 2021-05-21
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-05-24
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age > 18
- Study inclusion criteria required potential participants must be apparently healthy without a history of any chronic disease (including absence of exercise induced asthma),
- Asymptomatic and without previous positive COVID-19 test
- Demonstrate no orthopedic or medical limitation that could be the cause of exercise termination
You may not qualify if…
- Pregnancy
Where it is running
- Cleveland Clinic Sports Health — Garfield Heights, Ohio, United States
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