NASM OPT for Gluteal Enhancement in Non-Athletic Women: An RCT

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Conditions studied: Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness, Body Image Disturbance

In brief

This RCT evaluates a 12-week NASM OPT program targeting gluteal muscle strength, hip aesthetics (shape, lift, circumference), and low back pain in 120 non-athletic women. The intervention group performed structured resistance training, while the control group engaged in general exercise. Outcomes included gluteal strength (dynamometer), aesthetic satisfaction (Likert scale), and functional performance (squat test).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06977958

Run by

University of Sistan and Baluchestan

People needed

120

Starts

2025-02-01

Expected to finish

2026-05-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-06

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Non-athletic women (no exercise in prior 6 months).
• Interest in improving hip aesthetics.
• No musculoskeletal injuries.

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnancy
• Chronic illness
• Exercise contraindications

Where it is running

• Ferdows Shafa Center — Ferdows, South Khorasan Province, Iran

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