StressNCT05571475
The Effects of Simulated Competition on Repeated-sprint Cycling Performance
A study testing Simulated competition in people with Stress, run by St Mary's University College.
Trial summary
Sprint cycling performance has been found to be reduced when two sprints were undertaken 12 minutes apart. In a follow-up study, the investigators found evidence to suggest that some of the loss in performance that was experienced in the second sprint was due to a psychological, rather than a physiological… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Stress
- What is being tested?
- Simulated competition
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 16 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 10 Oct 2022to 31 Jul 2023
- 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 50 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- regular strength/sprint training (at least 2 sessions per week)
Who cannot join
- Injured or a contraindicative medical condition
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Simulated Competition on Repeated-sprint Cycling Performance and on Measures of Physiological and Psychological Stress.
Sprint cycling performance has been found to be reduced when two sprints were undertaken 12 minutes apart. In a follow-up study, the investigators found evidence to suggest that some of the loss in performance that was experienced in the second sprint was due to a psychological, rather than a physiological, limitation. It is conceivable that this loss in performance would not exist during a competition. The aim of this study is, therefore, to investigate the influence that a competitive environment has on repeated-sprint performance.
- Conditions
- Stress
- Being tested
- Simulated competition
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Simulated competitionOther
During a competition, athletes will typically compete for a reward, against opponents and in the presence of others. This will be replicated in the laboratory.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Simulated competition | Experimental | During the experimental condition, the participants will be competing for a reward, will be given verbal encouragement, and will receive performance feedback. Receives: Other: Simulated competition |
| Control | No intervention | During the control condition, the participants will be asked to sprint without verbal encouragement or any performance feedback. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Sprint Power Output
The Lode Excalibur Sport cycle ergometer records power output at 5Hz. Peak power output will be defined as the highest power output recorded. Mean power output will be calculated as the average power output over the 27 s sprint. Comparisons will be made between conditions.
Measured: From baseline to completion, ~42 days
Secondary outcomes (5)
Heart-rate Variability
Heart-rate variability provides a measure of physiological stress. Recordings will be taken at rest, after the warm-up, and following the sprints. Comparisons will be made between conditions.
Measured: From baseline to completion, ~42 days
Salivary Concentration of Alpha Amylase
Alpha amylase is a digestive enzyme found in saliva. Alpha amylase also provides a measure of physiological stress. Recordings will be taken at rest, after the warm-up, and following the sprints. Comparisons will be made between conditions.
Measured: From baseline to completion, ~42 days
20 cm Visual Analogue Scale to Assess Anxiety
The scale will range from not at all anxious to very anxious. Participants will be asked to indicate how anxious they feel by place a clear mark on the scale. Measurements will be taken at rest, after the warm-up, and following the sprints. Comparisons will be made between conditions.
Measured: From baseline to completion, ~42 days
20 cm Visual Analogue Scale to Assess Self-efficacy
The scale will range from cannot do it at all to highly certain. Participants will be asked about their confidence in their ability to improve on their baseline sprint performance. Measurements will be taken just prior to each sprint. Comparison to baseline.
Measured: From baseline to completion, ~42 days
Sport Anxiety Scale-2 - a questionnaire to assess cognitive and somatic anxiety.
Measured once. Correlation will performance. The response for each question carries a score of between 1 and 4. A higher number is reflective of a greater level of anxiety.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Oct 2022
- Study start10 Oct 2022 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jul 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Jul 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for StressStudies 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- St Mary's University College
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05571475
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- StMarysUC6
- Status last verified
- Oct 2022
- First submitted
- 7 Sep 2022
- Last updated
- 7 Oct 2022
- 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 7 Oct 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Simulated Competition on Repeated-sprint Cycling Performance and on Measures of Physiological and Psychological Stress.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05571475
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- StMarysUC6
- Conditions
- Stress
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- St Mary's University CollegeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Oct 2022 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Jul 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 7 Oct 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.
Sprint cycling performance has been found to be reduced when two sprints were undertaken 12 minutes apart. In a follow-up study, the investigators found evidence to suggest that some of the loss in performance that was experienced in the second sprint was due to a psychological, rather than a physiological, limitation. It is conceivable that this loss in performance would not exist during a competition. The aim of this study is, therefore, to investigate the influence that a competitive environment has on repeated-sprint performance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Simulated competition | Experimental | Other: Simulated competitionDuring the experimental condition, the participants will be competing for a reward, will be given verbal encouragement, and will receive performance feedback. |
| Control | No intervention | –During the control condition, the participants will be asked to sprint without verbal encouragement or any performance feedback. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- regular strength/sprint training (at least 2 sessions per week)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Injured or a contraindicative medical condition
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Simulated competitionDuring a competition, athletes will typically compete for a reward, against opponents and in the presence of others. This will be replicated in the laboratory. | Other | Simulated competition |
Primary outcome
Sprint Power Output
Time frame: From baseline to completion, ~42 days
The Lode Excalibur Sport cycle ergometer records power output at 5Hz. Peak power output will be defined as the highest power output recorded. Mean power output will be calculated as the average power output over the 27 s sprint. Comparisons will be made between conditions.
5 secondary outcomes
Heart-rate Variability
Time frame: From baseline to completion, ~42 days
Salivary Concentration of Alpha Amylase
Time frame: From baseline to completion, ~42 days
20 cm Visual Analogue Scale to Assess Anxiety
Time frame: From baseline to completion, ~42 days
20 cm Visual Analogue Scale to Assess Self-efficacy
Time frame: From baseline to completion, ~42 days
Sport Anxiety Scale-2 - a questionnaire to assess cognitive and somatic anxiety.
Time frame: Baseline
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Oct 2022.
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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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Simulated competition in people with Stress, run by St Mary's University College.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Oct 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Sprint Power Output (time frame: From baseline to completion, ~42 days). 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 7 Oct 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.