Physical ActivitiesWISHNCT07095322
Investigating the Feasibility and Acceptability of Co-created Intervention to Improve Women's Participation in Muscle-strengthening Exercises
A study testing Strength Education Session, Gym Membership and Group Exercise Session in people with Physical Activities and Exercise, run by University of Glasgow at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
This study will utilise the Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) design. Following completion of the baseline measurements, participants will be randomly assigned to either the control group or the intervention group. Control Group Control group will be asked to maintain normal activity levels for 24 weeks. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Activities, Exercise, Muscular Strength
- What is being tested?
- Strength Education Session, Gym Membership and Group Exercise Session
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 31 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 4 Dec 2024to 7 Jul 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- female
- between 18-45 years old
- living in Glasgow area
- not currently achieving the government recommendation of 2 days a week of muscle-strengthening activities
Who cannot join
- did not pass the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+)
- have blood pressure > 150/90 mmhg
- currently pregnant, planning to get pregnant within the next 6 months or in post-partum period in the past 6 months
- have intellectual disabilities
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Women in Strength: A Randomised Pilot Feasibility Trial of a Muscle Strengthening Exercise Intervention for Women
This study will utilise the Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) design. Following completion of the baseline measurements, participants will be randomly assigned to either the control group or the intervention group.
Control Group Control group will be asked to maintain normal activity levels for 24 weeks. On completion of the 24 weeks, 12-week University of Glasgow Sports gym membership will be given.
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Intervention Group The overall aim of the intervention is for participants to participate in muscle strengthening exercises, of choice, two days a week. These exercises can include weight machine, resistance band and body weight resistance exercises, alongside strength training classes such as yoga and body pump. The intervention will begin with weekly education sessions over the first 4 weeks, to help make sure participants are confident and competent in performing exercises. Participants will be given a gym membership for the 12-week intervention period and asked to log all muscle strengthening exercises that participants participate in. Throughout the intervention, participants will receive weekly support reminder messages via WhatsApp from the research team, and researcher will also set up a social support group on WhatsApp for the participants. Weekly group-based exercise sessions with the researcher will also be offered to the participants; these will be optional.
The following data will be collected from all participants. All measures will be collected at baseline, mid-intervention measurement (week 6), post-intervention (week 12), and follow-up (week 24) except for follow-up interview and participants will be given an Amazon voucher worth £25 for every measurement period attend. Each test/measure is detailed further below.
During baseline measurement, researcher will ask the participants on their age, postcode, ethnic background, work situation, highest qualification completed, marital status, caregiver or not and the rating of health. Following this researcher will measure participants' body composition where the weight, height, fat mass, fat percentages, muscle mass and muscle size will be recorded.
Muscular strength will be measured using three strength tests which are the grip strength test, back strength test and maximal voluntary contraction. Participants will be shown how to perform the test by the research team before performing it. Participants will be asked to do each test 3 times with rest in between each attempt. The body composition and strength test will be conducted again in week 6, 12 and 24.
Intervention group will be involved in a follow-up interview during the measurement visit on week 12 and 24 to discuss the experiences and feedback on the intervention with the researchers.
- Conditions
- Physical Activities, Exercise, Muscular Strength, Healthy Women
- Being tested
- Strength Education Session, Gym Membership, Group Exercise Session, Training Log, Support group
- Keywords
- Exercise, Muscle-strengthening, Women, Co-creation, co-design intervention, WISH study
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Strength Education SessionBehavioural
Also called Education
Strength education session given at the first 4 weeks of intervention to educate women on muscle-strengthening exercises
Gym MembershipBehavioural
12 weeks gym membership to allow participant to go to the gym on their own
Group Exercise SessionBehavioural
Also called Exercise session
Optional exercise sessions from week 4 to week 12 of the intervention if the participants want to join
Training LogBehavioural
Also called Log
To record the exercise done for 24 weeks duration. Consist of date, day, exercise, set, repetitions, load, RPE
Support groupBehavioural
For reminders and support for the participant for the first 12 weeks of intervention
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control | No intervention | Remain usual activity level |
| Intervention | Experimental | Participated in the co-created intervention Receives: Behavioral: Strength Education Session; Behavioral: Gym Membership; Behavioral: Group Exercise Session; Behavioral: Training Log; Behavioral: Support group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Interview with researcher on the feasibility and acceptability of the co-created intervention.
Participants is invited to an interview with the researcher to discuss their opinion of the intervention component and if it has helps them to start and continue participating in muscle-strengthening exercises. Interview conducted at two time point week 12 and week 24. Interview will be conducted either in-person or online through Microsoft Teams and will be audio recorded for analysis purpose.
Measured: Week 12 (post intervention) - how they find the intervention Week 24 (follow up) - to see if they still continue participating in muscle-strengthening exercises, were there any challenges and what has helped them
Secondary outcomes (10)
Knee Extensor Strength
Knee extensor maximal torque during isometric MVC
Measured: changes from baseline to week 6, 12 and 24
Grip Strength
measured via handgrip dynamometer
Measured: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12 and 24
Back Strength
measured via back strength dynamometer
Measured: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12 and 24
Vastus lateralis muscle thickness
measured via ultrasound
Measured: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12 and 24
Height
Height recorded using a stadiometer in centimetre at the beginning of the study.
Measured: Recorded at baseline (Week 0)
Bodyweight
Changes in bodyweight, recorded in kilogram. Measured via body composition analyser
Measured: Changes from baseline to week 6, and 24.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Will be calculated from the bodyweight (in kilogram) and height (in meter) according to the BMI formula (kg/m^2).
Measured: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12, and 24
Body Fat Mass
Changes in body fat mass, recorded in kilogram. Measured via body composition analyser
Measured: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12 and 24.
Body Fat Percentages
Changes in body fat percentage, recorded in percentage. Measured via body composition analyser
Measured: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12, and 24
Fat Free Mass
Changes in fat free mass, recorded in kilogram. Measured via body composition analyser
Measured: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12, and 24
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Jul 2025
- Study start4 Dec 2024
- Primary completion7 Jul 2025
- Study completion7 Jul 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physical ActivitiesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 31 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Glasgow
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Stuart Gray, University of Glasgow
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07095322
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- WISH
- Acronym
- WISH
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 15 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 31 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Women in Strength: A Randomised Pilot Feasibility Trial of a Muscle Strengthening Exercise Intervention for Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07095322
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- WISH / WISH
- Conditions
- Physical Activities, Exercise, Muscular Strength, Healthy Women
- Keywords
- Exercise, Muscle-strengthening, Women, Co-creation, co-design intervention, WISH study
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 31 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of GlasgowUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 7 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 7 Jul 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will utilise the Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) design. Following completion of the baseline measurements, participants will be randomly assigned to either the control group or the intervention group.
Control Group Control group will be asked to maintain normal activity levels for 24 weeks. On completion of the 24 weeks, 12-week University of Glasgow Sports gym membership will be given.
Intervention Group The overall aim of the intervention is for participants to participate in muscle strengthening exercises, of choice, two days a week. These exercises can include weight machine, resistance band and body weight resistance exercises, alongside strength training classes such as yoga and body pump. The intervention will begin with weekly education sessions over the first 4 weeks, to help make sure participants are confident and competent in performing exercises. Participants will be given a gym membership for the 12-week intervention period and asked to log all muscle strengthening exercises that participants participate in. Throughout the intervention, participants will receive weekly support reminder messages via WhatsApp from the research team, and researcher will also set up a social support group on WhatsApp for the participants. Weekly group-based exercise sessions with the researcher will also be offered to the participants; these will be optional.
The following data will be collected from all participants. All measures will be collected at baseline, mid-intervention measurement (week 6), post-intervention (week 12), and follow-up (week 24) except for follow-up interview and participants will be given an Amazon voucher worth £25 for every measurement period attend. Each test/measure is detailed further below.
During baseline measurement, researcher will ask the participants on their age, postcode, ethnic background, work situation, highest qualification completed, marital status, caregiver or not and the rating of health. Following this researcher will measure participants' body composition where the weight, height, fat mass, fat percentages, muscle mass and muscle size will be recorded.
Muscular strength will be measured using three strength tests which are the grip strength test, back strength test and maximal voluntary contraction. Participants will be shown how to perform the test by the research team before performing it. Participants will be asked to do each test 3 times with rest in between each attempt. The body composition and strength test will be conducted again in week 6, 12 and 24.
Intervention group will be involved in a follow-up interview during the measurement visit on week 12 and 24 to discuss the experiences and feedback on the intervention with the researchers.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control | No intervention | –Remain usual activity level |
| Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Strength Education Session, Behavioral: Gym Membership, Behavioral: Group Exercise Session, Behavioral: Training Log, Behavioral: Support groupParticipated in the co-created intervention |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- female
- between 18-45 years old
- living in Glasgow area
- not currently achieving the government recommendation of 2 days a week of muscle-strengthening activities
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- did not pass the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+)
- have blood pressure > 150/90 mmhg
- currently pregnant, planning to get pregnant within the next 6 months or in post-partum period in the past 6 months
- have intellectual disabilities
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Strength Education SessionAlso: EducationStrength education session given at the first 4 weeks of intervention to educate women on muscle-strengthening exercises | Behavioural | Intervention |
| Gym Membership12 weeks gym membership to allow participant to go to the gym on their own | Behavioural | Intervention |
| Group Exercise SessionAlso: Exercise sessionOptional exercise sessions from week 4 to week 12 of the intervention if the participants want to join | Behavioural | Intervention |
| Training LogAlso: LogTo record the exercise done for 24 weeks duration. Consist of date, day, exercise, set, repetitions, load, RPE | Behavioural | Intervention |
| Support groupFor reminders and support for the participant for the first 12 weeks of intervention | Behavioural | Intervention |
Primary outcome
Interview with researcher on the feasibility and acceptability of the co-created intervention.
Time frame: Week 12 (post intervention) - how they find the intervention Week 24 (follow up) - to see if they still continue participating in muscle-strengthening exercises, were there any challenges and what has helped them
Participants is invited to an interview with the researcher to discuss their opinion of the intervention component and if it has helps them to start and continue participating in muscle-strengthening exercises. Interview conducted at two time point week 12 and week 24. Interview will be conducted either in-person or online through Microsoft Teams and will be audio recorded for analysis purpose.
10 secondary outcomes
Knee Extensor Strength
Time frame: changes from baseline to week 6, 12 and 24
Grip Strength
Time frame: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12 and 24
Back Strength
Time frame: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12 and 24
Vastus lateralis muscle thickness
Time frame: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12 and 24
Height
Time frame: Recorded at baseline (Week 0)
Bodyweight
Time frame: Changes from baseline to week 6, and 24.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Time frame: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12, and 24
Body Fat Mass
Time frame: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12 and 24.
Body Fat Percentages
Time frame: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12, and 24
Fat Free Mass
Time frame: Changes from baseline to week 6, 12, and 24
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Strength Education Session, Gym Membership and Group Exercise Session in people with Physical Activities and Exercise, run by University of Glasgow at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Jul 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Interview with researcher on the feasibility and acceptability of the co-created intervention. (time frame: Week 12 (post intervention) - how they find the intervention Week 24 (follow up) - to see if they still continue participating in muscle-strengthening exercises, were there any challenges and what has helped them). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Jul 2025.