Comparison of Intercostal and Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Oxygenation in Women and Men (NCT06896838) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Intercostal and Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Oxygenation in Women and Men
Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2025-06-04
Plain-language summary
The differences in physiological responses due to gender during exercise tests have recently begun to be investigated. The oxygen use of respiratory muscles and lower extremity muscles may differ during upper and lower extremity exercise tests, but there is no study on this subject in the literature. The primary aim of this study was to compare intercostal and quadriceps femoris muscle oxygenation during upper extremity and lower extremity maximal exercise tests in women and men. The secondary aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between intercostal and quadriceps femoris muscle oxygenation and upper extremity and lower extremity exercise capacity, body composition, respiratory muscle strength, and respiratory muscle endurance in women and men.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18-35 years,
* Physically active (doing moderate intensity physical activity 3 days a week for 150 minutes / week)
* Volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Healthy individuals with any diagnosed chronic or systemic disease,
* Those who smoke 10 packs x years or more,
* Those with pneumonia or any acute infection,
* Those with any psychiatric disorder will not be included in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Maximal symptom limited cycle ergometer test
Timeframe: First day
2
Maximal symptom limited arm ergometer test
Timeframe: Second day
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Evaluation of Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Oxygenation