A Study Of Starting Strength Barbell Training
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a 12-week coached Starting Strength barbell training program on systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
| Condition(s) | Blood Pressure, Lipid Profile, Fasting Glucose |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a 12-week coached Starting Strength barbell training program on systolic and diastolic blood pressure. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-100 years * Sedentary or minimally active (less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week) * No participation in structured resistance training programs within the past 6 months. * Able to safely participate in resistance training as determined by medical screening * Willing to commit to 3 training sessions per week for 12 weeks * Able to provide informed consent * Willing to obtain pre- and post-intervention laboratory tests from the same laboratory company. Exclusion Criteria: * Current participation in structured resistance training programs * Cardiovascular disease requiring activity restriction * Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic BP \>180 mm Hg or diastolic BP \>110 mm Hg) * Musculoskeletal conditions precluding safe barbe |
| Ages | 15 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Mayo Clinic |
| Locations | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
| Start date | 2026-06-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT07578285 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07578285 |