A Study Of Starting Strength Barbell Training
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona: 26-001184
About this study
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.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
Adults aged 15-100 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
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 barbell training
Changes in lipid-lowering or antihypertensive medications within 3 months prior to enrollment
Known cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease that would preclude safe participation in resistance training
Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.
Eligibility last updated 02/09/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Joshua Lee, P.A.-C. |
Contact us for the latest status |
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