Body CompositionBRT-UTHNCT05412498
Metabolic Cost of Battle Rope Training
A study testing BR-30 and BR-45 in people with Body Composition and Physical Fitness, run by University of Thessaly at 1 site in Greece.
Trial summary
In this study, the investigators will be able to estimate the metabolic cost of several foundational battle rope training exercises. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Body Composition, Physical Fitness, Energy Expenditure
- What is being tested?
- BR-30 and BR-45
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGreece
- Study dates
- 1 May 2022to 31 Dec 2022
- 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 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Physically active individuals
- Free of chronic diseases
- Free of musculoskeletal injuries
- Nonsmokers
Who cannot join
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chronic diseases
- Use of alcohol, caffeine and any type of ergogenic supplements or medication before (≤6 months) and throughout the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Greece1 site
Laboratory of Exercise Physiology, Exercise Biochemistry and Sports Nutrition, School of Physical Education, Sports Sciences and Dietetics, University of Thessaly
Trikala, 42100
About this study
In this study, the investigators will be able to estimate the metabolic cost of several foundational battle rope training exercises.
Read the detailed description
Battle rope training has become a popular cardiovascular training choice in fitness centers and athletic performance enhancement facilities. Despite widespread use and growing popularity, little is known about the metabolic demands of such a training method. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to quantify the cardiovascular and metabolic cost from various foundational battle rope exercises in order to contribute to a better planning of exercise programs in the real world.
Ten healthy young adults were assigned to execute seven bodyweight exercises (acute bout) for 30 and 45 seconds. Anthropometric, metabolic, functional capacity and performance measurements were conducted at baseline. The metabolic cost was estimated from heart rate, blood lactate, resting oxygen uptake, exercise oxygen uptake, and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption measurements using a portable gas analyzer.
- Being tested
- BR-30, BR-45
- Keywords
- functional fitness training, Battle Rope Training, Energy Expenditure, Oxygen Consumption, Resistance Trianing
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
BR-30Behavioural
Battle rope training exercises will be performed for 30 seconds and the training volume will be consisted of 1 repetition.
BR-45Behavioural
Battle rope training exercises will be performed for 45 seconds and the training volume will be consisted of 1 repetition.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Experimental | Participants in this arm will perform five battle rope training exercises (acute bout per exercise) at two different conditions (30 and 45 seconds). Receives: Behavioral: BR-30; Behavioral: BR-45 |
| Control | No intervention | Participants in this arm will receive no intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in exercise-induced energy expenditure
Exercise energy expenditure (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system
Measured: At pre-exercise, during and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)
Change in excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)
EPOC (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system
Measured: At 1 hour after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)
Change in blood lactate concentration (BLa)
BLa (mmol/L) concentration will be measured in a microphotometer with commercially available kits.
Measured: At pre exercise and at 3 minutes after exercise session
Change in heart rate
Heart rate (bpm) will be measured with a wearable heart rate monitor
Measured: At pre-exercise, during, and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds
Change in perceived exertion
Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) will be measured with the Borg scale (0-10)
Measured: At pre-exercise, during, and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds
Secondary outcomes (14)
Body weight
Body weight will be measured on a beam balance with stadiometer
Measured: At baseline
Body height
Body height will be measured on a beam balance with stadiometer
Measured: At baseline
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI will be calculated using the Quetelet's equation
Measured: At baseline
Waist circumference (WC)
WC (cm) will be measured using a Gullick II tape
Measured: At baseline
Hip circumference (HC)
HC (cm) will be measured using a Gullick II tape
Measured: At baseline
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
WHR will be calculated by dividing the waist by the hip measurement
Measured: At baseline
Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
RMR (kcal) will be measured using a portable open-circuit indirect calorimeter with a ventilated hood system
Measured: At baseline
Body fat (BF) Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
BF (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Measured: At baseline
Fat mass (FM)t Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
FM (kg) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Measured: At baseline
Fat-free mass (FFM)
FFM (kg) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Measured: At baseline
Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)
VO2max (mL/kg/min) will be assessed by a portable open-circuit spirometry system
Measured: At baseline
Maximal strength (1RM)
1RM (kg) will be measured bilaterally on a horizontal leg press and seated chest press machine.
Measured: At baseline
Muscular endurance
Muscular endurance (repetitions) will be measured on a 1-min curl-up and push-up test.
Measured: At baseline
Functional capacity
Functional capacity will be assessed using a movement-based screening tool titled Functional Movement Screening (FMS). The FMS will be consisted of 7 movement tasks that will be scored from 0 to 3 points and the sum will create score ranging from 0 to 21 points (0 = pain with pattern regardless of quality, 1 = unable to perform pattern, 2 = able to perform pattern with compensation/imperfection, 3 = able to perform pattern as directed)
Measured: At baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jun 2022
- Study start1 May 2022
- Primary completion30 Dec 2022
- Study completion31 Dec 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Body CompositionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of ThessalyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Thessaly
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ioannis G. Fatouros, University of Thessaly
- Investigators
- Ioannis G Fatouros, Prof, Study director, University of Thessaly
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05412498
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BRT-UTH
- Acronym
- BRT-UTH
- Status last verified
- Feb 2023
- First submitted
- 1 Jun 2022
- Last updated
- 28 Feb 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Feb 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Metabolic Cost of Battle Rope Training
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05412498
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BRT-UTH / BRT-UTH
- Keywords
- functional fitness training, Battle Rope Training, Energy Expenditure, Oxygen Consumption, Resistance Trianing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ThessalyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Jun 2022 (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.
In this study, the investigators will be able to estimate the metabolic cost of several foundational battle rope training exercises.
Detailed description
Battle rope training has become a popular cardiovascular training choice in fitness centers and athletic performance enhancement facilities. Despite widespread use and growing popularity, little is known about the metabolic demands of such a training method. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to quantify the cardiovascular and metabolic cost from various foundational battle rope exercises in order to contribute to a better planning of exercise programs in the real world.
Ten healthy young adults were assigned to execute seven bodyweight exercises (acute bout) for 30 and 45 seconds. Anthropometric, metabolic, functional capacity and performance measurements were conducted at baseline. The metabolic cost was estimated from heart rate, blood lactate, resting oxygen uptake, exercise oxygen uptake, and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption measurements using a portable gas analyzer.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Experimental | Behavioral: BR-30, Behavioral: BR-45Participants in this arm will perform five battle rope training exercises (acute bout per exercise) at two different conditions (30 and 45 seconds). |
| Control | No intervention | –Participants in this arm will receive no intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Physically active individuals
- Free of chronic diseases
- Free of musculoskeletal injuries
- Nonsmokers
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chronic diseases
- Use of alcohol, caffeine and any type of ergogenic supplements or medication before (≤6 months) and throughout the study.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BR-30Battle rope training exercises will be performed for 30 seconds and the training volume will be consisted of 1 repetition. | Behavioural | Training |
| BR-45Battle rope training exercises will be performed for 45 seconds and the training volume will be consisted of 1 repetition. | Behavioural | Training |
Primary outcome
Change in exercise-induced energy expenditure
Time frame: At pre-exercise, during and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)
Exercise energy expenditure (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system
Change in excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)
Time frame: At 1 hour after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)
EPOC (kcal) will be measured using a portable indirect calorimetry system
Change in blood lactate concentration (BLa)
Time frame: At pre exercise and at 3 minutes after exercise session
BLa (mmol/L) concentration will be measured in a microphotometer with commercially available kits.
Change in heart rate
Time frame: At pre-exercise, during, and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds
Heart rate (bpm) will be measured with a wearable heart rate monitor
Change in perceived exertion
Time frame: At pre-exercise, during, and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds
Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) will be measured with the Borg scale (0-10)
14 secondary outcomes
Body weight
Time frame: At baseline
Body height
Time frame: At baseline
Body mass index (BMI)
Time frame: At baseline
Waist circumference (WC)
Time frame: At baseline
Hip circumference (HC)
Time frame: At baseline
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)
Time frame: At baseline
Resting metabolic rate (RMR)
Time frame: At baseline
Body fat (BF) Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Time frame: At baseline
Fat mass (FM)t Body fat (%) will be assessed by whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Time frame: At baseline
Fat-free mass (FFM)
Time frame: At baseline
Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)
Time frame: At baseline
Maximal strength (1RM)
Time frame: At baseline
Muscular endurance
Time frame: At baseline
Functional capacity
Time frame: At baseline
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 28 Feb 2023.
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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.
Ioannis G Fatouros, Prof study director
University of Thessaly
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing BR-30 and BR-45 in people with Body Composition and Physical Fitness, run by University of Thessaly at 1 site in Greece.
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 5 inclusion and 3 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 28 Feb 2023. 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 Greece. 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?
Change in exercise-induced energy expenditure (time frame: At pre-exercise, during and 30 minutes after exercise session (single bout lasting 30 and 45 seconds)). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. 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 28 Feb 2023.