Plain-English translation of NCT05569785 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a small feasibility study at Royal Derby Hospital that follows 12 adults scheduled for weight-loss surgery. Researchers will measure your muscle strength and structure before surgery, then again at 6 weeks and 10 weeks after. Halfway through, you'll be randomly placed into one of two groups: one that receives 4 weeks of guided resistance exercise training, and another that receives standard post-surgery care.
Weight-loss surgery is very effective, but patients often lose muscle along with fat during recovery. Doctors want to understand whether guiding patients through resistance exercise during the recovery period can help preserve or rebuild muscle strength and function.
You'll attend visits at Royal Derby Hospital before your scheduled surgery and then at 6 weeks and 10 weeks after surgery to have your muscle strength and structure measured. Starting at the 6-week mark, you'll be randomly assigned to either do 4 weeks of supervised resistance exercise training (like gentle weightlifting exercises tailored to your recovery) or receive standard post-surgery care. The entire study takes about 13–14 weeks from initial evaluation through the end of the exercise or standard care period.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
United Kingdom
Enrollment target
~12 participants
Started
March 2023
Primary completion
June 2024
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2024.
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Central contact
Iskandar Idris
University of Nottingham