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Using MRI to explore why we can experience muscle weakness after exercise
University of Nottingham, GB
Unaccustomed eccentric exercise can result in the development of muscle soreness and a loss of muscle strength and power in the days following exercise. The cause of these negative effects remains poorly understood. This study aims to use novel sodium-MRI scanning to investigate differences that...
- 18 Hour(s) to complete
- £75 Amazon voucher
- Experiment
- Derby Rd, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
09 October 2024 Requirements- Criteria
- • Male
- • Aged 18-35 yrs at the time of signing the informed consent.
- • BMI 18-27 kg/m2
- • No regular exercise (i.e. <2 times per week)
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Muscle mass, quality, and the menopause
University of Nottingham, GB
Sarcopenia describes the progressive decline of muscle mass and strength with advancing age and is associated with increased frailty and morbidity, and evidence suggests it develops earlier in women compared to men. The earlier development of sarcopenia in women appears to coincide with the...
- 8 Week(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
09 July 2024 Requirements- Adult females
- Pre or Post menopausal (not taking HRT or hormonal contraceptives)
- BMI 18 - 30 kg/m²
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CHAIN 1: Concurrent multi-organ responses to chronic inactivity
University of Nottingham, GB
Biological processes that underpin the relationship between physical activity levels and health are not clear. Addressing these knowledge gaps has been recognised as vital to assist scientists and medical doctors working in the fields of human chronic diseases and aging to help more adults reach...
- 7 Month(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
28 March 2024 Requirements- Overweight (BMI 25-35kg/m²) and aged between 55-65 years
- Walk more than 8,000 steps/day
- Have fewer than 6 hours of sitting down a day
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CHAIN 2: Concurrent multi-organ responses to chronic physical activity
University of Nottingham, GB
Biological processes that underpin the relationship between physical activity levels and health are not clear. Addressing these knowledge gaps has been recognised as vital to assist scientists and medical doctors working in the fields of human chronic diseases and aging to help more adults reach...
- 7 Month(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
28 March 2024 Requirements- Overweight (BMI 25-35 kg/m²) and aged between 55-65 years
- Not actively involved in exercise training
- Walk <5,000 steps/day
- Have >8 hours of sitting down a day.
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The CoolBAT study
University of Nottingham, GB
This study aims to increase knowledge of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in overweight individuals.
BAT produces heat by using the body’s white fat stores, and activation may help people avoid becoming overweight.
We are recruiting healthy volunteers aged 20-46 years with a BMI of 25-36 kg/m2.- 10 Hour(s) to complete
- Online Shopping voucher
- Experiment
- Derby Rd, United Kingdom
19 January 2024 Requirements- You are willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
- You are over 20 and under 46 years old
- Your BMI is between 25 and 36kg/m2 (see link to BMI calculator below)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are not taking any medications that may effect brown adipose tissue (eg: B blockers)
- You do not have any of the following medical conditions: cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorder, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease
- You do not have a family history of sudden cardiac death
- You are able to have an MRI – that means you must not have any metal in your body and are not claustrophobic