NASM OPT for Pectoral Enhancement and Breast Firmness

NCT06977919 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2026-05-06

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Summary

This RCT investigates a 12-week NASM OPT program targeting pectoral muscle strength, breast aesthetics (firmness, lift, chest circumference), and low back pain in 120 non-athletic women. The intervention group performed structured resistance training, while the control group engaged in general exercise. Outcomes included pectoral strength (dynamometer), aesthetic satisfaction (Likert scale), and functional performance (push-up test).

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Breast Sagging

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

NASM OPT Program

Three 60-minute weekly sessions for 12 weeks, progressing through stabilization (weeks 1-4), strength endurance (weeks 5-8), and hypertrophy (weeks 9-12) phases. Exercises included bench presses, chest flyes, and push-ups.

BEHAVIORAL

General Exercise

Three 60-minute weekly sessions of brisk walking and light aerobics without targeted resistance training.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Sistan and Baluchestan

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mohammadreza Rezaeipour, MD, PhD · Assoc.Prof.Dr.

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-01
Primary Completion
2025-09-15
Completion
2026-04-30

Countries

  • Iran

Study Locations

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