Effects of Eccentric Pedaling at Different Rates on Neuromuscular Function

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DIJON · May 10, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different speeds of eccentric pedaling—where the pedals move in a way that elongates the muscles—affect muscle function and the nervous system. Researchers are interested in how the speed of pedaling can change the way our muscles and nerves adapt to exercise, especially for people who might benefit from this type of training, like older adults or those with heart issues. By understanding this better, they hope to create tailored exercise programs that can improve physical performance and health.

To participate, you need to be between 18 and 40 years old, capable of doing moderate physical activity, and able to understand simple instructions. The study is currently looking for volunteers of all genders who can give their consent to join. If you decide to take part, you’ll engage in eccentric pedaling exercises, and the researchers will monitor how your body responds to different speeds. It's important to note that people with certain physical disabilities, those who cannot give consent, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not eligible for this study.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Person who has given oral consent
• • Subject capable of understanding simple commands and giving consent
• • Subject (male or female) between 18 and 40 years of age.
• • Subject able to do moderate physical activity
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Person not affiliated to national health insurance.
• • Physical disabilities affecting the lower limbs or the pelvis, and which may hinder or prevent the practice of exercise on an ergocycle, whether neurological (central or peripheral), arterial (in particular, arterial disease of the lower limbs with a systolic index \< 0.6) or orthopedic (degenerative or inflammatory rheumatism).
• • Person under legal protection (curatorship, guardianship)
• • Person under court order (sauvegarde de justice)
• • Pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding women
• • Major unable to express consent
• • Minor