Anaerobic PerformanceMUSIC-RASTNCT07525479
High-Tempo Warm-Up Music and Anaerobic Power During and After Ramadan Fasting
A study testing Standardized High-Tempo Music and No Music in people with Anaerobic Performance and Physical Performance, run by Gümüşhane Universıty at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study investigates whether standardized high-tempo music used during warm-up affects anaerobic power in trained male soccer players during and after Ramadan fasting. Sixteen players completed four experimental sessions in a 2 × 2 within-participant repeated-measures design combining assessment period (during… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Anaerobic Performance, Physical Performance, Exercise Performance
- What is being tested?
- Standardized High-Tempo Music and No Music
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 16 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 27 Mar 2023to 10 May 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 25 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male soccer players
- At least two years of regular soccer training experience
- Actively competing in the Turkish Regional Amateur League
- Good general health
- No acute or chronic medical conditions
- No musculoskeletal injury within the preceding six months
- Ability to attend all testing sessions
- Regular observance of Ramadan fasting during the Ramadan testing period
Who cannot join
- Any condition limiting maximal-effort testing
- Existing orthopedic injury
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Gumushane University
Gümüşhane, Gümüşhane Province, (507) 200-4161
About this study
Official title: Effects of High-Tempo Music During Warm-Up on Anaerobic Power in Trained Male Soccer Players During and After Ramadan Fasting: A Repeated-Measures Study
This study investigates whether standardized high-tempo music used during warm-up affects anaerobic power in trained male soccer players during and after Ramadan fasting. Sixteen players completed four experimental sessions in a 2 × 2 within-participant repeated-measures design combining assessment period (during Ramadan vs. approximately two weeks after Ramadan) and warm-up condition (music vs. no music). Because the music intervention was delivered collectively through loudspeakers, all participants completed the same condition within a given session, and the condition order was not randomized at the individual level. During Ramadan, the no-music condition was performed first, followed by the music condition; during the post-Ramadan assessment period, this order was reversed. Participants completed a modified FIFA 11+ warm-up with or without a standardized high-tempo music playlist (120-140 bpm), followed by the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST). The primary outcomes were peak power, mean power, relative peak power, and relative mean power. The study examines whether the effects of warm-up music on anaerobic power differ between Ramadan fasting and the post-Ramadan period.
Read the detailed description
This study was designed to examine whether standardized high-tempo music used during warm-up affects anaerobic power differently during and after Ramadan fasting in trained male soccer players.
Sixteen male soccer players completed four experimental sessions in a 2 × 2 within-participant repeated-measures design combining assessment period (during Ramadan vs. approximately two weeks after Ramadan) and warm-up condition (music vs. no music). Because the music intervention was delivered collectively through loudspeakers, all participants completed the same condition within a given session, and the condition order was therefore not randomized or counterbalanced at the individual level. During Ramadan, the no-music condition was performed first, followed by the music condition; this order was reversed during the post-Ramadan assessment period. Consecutive sessions were separated by at least 48 h. Each participant served as his own control.
Before the anaerobic performance test, participants completed a modified FIFA 11+ warm-up. In the music condition, a standardized high-tempo music playlist (120-140 bpm) was delivered through loudspeakers during the warm-up, whereas the same warm-up was performed without music in the no-music condition. Anaerobic performance was subsequently assessed using the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), consisting of six maximal 35-m sprints. The primary outcomes were peak power, mean power, relative peak power, and relative mean power.
To minimize nutrition-related variability between the two assessment periods, individualized dietary plans based on body mass were prepared for all participants by a dietitian on the research team. The plans provided approximately 40 kcal/kg/day of energy, 6 g/kg/day of carbohydrate, and 1.6 g/kg/day of protein, with the remaining energy derived from fat. During Ramadan, dietary intake was distributed across Suhoor, Iftar, and one nighttime snack, and participants abstained from food and fluids between dawn and sunset. During the post-Ramadan period, the same energy and macronutrient targets were maintained but distributed according to the participants' habitual daytime eating patterns.
Dietary adherence was assessed in both assessment periods using three-day food records covering the two days preceding testing and the test day. Energy, carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake, as well as meal timing, were recorded. To standardize hydration, participants were instructed to consume approximately 3.5 L of total fluids per day. During Ramadan, fluid intake was restricted to the period between Iftar and Suhoor, whereas during the post-Ramadan period, fluid intake was distributed throughout the day. Fluid intake was monitored using the food records; hydration status was not objectively assessed using biomarkers.
- Being tested
- Standardized High-Tempo Music, No Music
- Keywords
- Warm-Up, RAST, Ramadan Fasting, Anaerobic Power, Sprint Performance, High-Tempo Music, Soccer
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Standardized High-Tempo MusicBehavioural
During the modified FIFA 11+ warm-up, participants listened to a standardized high-tempo music playlist (120-140 bpm) played through loudspeakers. The same playlist, volume, and playback sequence were used for all participants and testing sessions. Music was stopped immediately upon completion of the warm-up.
No MusicBehavioural
Participants completed the same modified FIFA 11+ warm-up without music before the anaerobic performance test.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| High-Tempo Music Warm-Up | Experimental | Participants completed the modified FIFA 11+ warm-up while listening to a standardized high-tempo music playlist (120-140 bpm) before the anaerobic performance test. Receives: Behavioral: Standardized High-Tempo Music |
| No-Music Warm-Up | Active comparator | Participants completed the same modified FIFA 11+ warm-up without music before the anaerobic performance test. Receives: Behavioral: No Music |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Peak Power (RAST)
Peak power output measured during the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), calculated from sprint performance data obtained from six maximal 35-meter sprints.
Measured: During the third week of Ramadan and during the second week after Ramadan
Mean Power (RAST)
Mean power output measured during the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), calculated from sprint performance data obtained from six maximal 35-meter sprints.
Measured: During the third week of Ramadan and during the second week after Ramadan
Relative Peak Power (RAST)
Relative peak power output measured during the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), expressed relative to body mass (W/kg) and calculated from six maximal 35-meter sprints.
Measured: During the third week of Ramadan and during the second week after Ramadan
Relative Mean Power (RAST)
Relative mean power output measured during the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), expressed relative to body mass (W/kg) and calculated from six maximal 35-meter sprints.
Measured: During the third week of Ramadan and during the second week after Ramadan
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Apr 2026
- Study start27 Mar 2023
- Primary completion8 May 2023
- Study completion10 May 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Anaerobic PerformanceStudies 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
- Model description
- Participants completed four experimental sessions in a 2 × 2 within-participant repeated-measures design combining assessment period (during Ramadan vs. approximately two weeks after Ramadan) and warm-up condition (music vs. no music). Because the music intervention was delivered collectively through loudspeakers, all participants completed the same condition within a given session; therefore, the condition order was not randomized or counterbalanced at the individual level. During Ramadan, the no-music condition was performed first, followed by the music condition; this order was reversed during the post-Ramadan assessment period. Consecutive sessions were separated by at least 48 h. Each participant served as his own control.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Serdar Bayrakdaroğlu, Gümüşhane Universıty
- Investigators
- serdar bayrakdaroğlu, Principal investigator, T.C. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07525479
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GU-EC-102280-RAST-2022
- Other IDs
- E-95674917-044-102280
- Acronym
- MUSIC-RAST
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 4 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 1 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De-identified individual participant data underlying the reported results will be made available by the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to applicable ethical and privacy restrictions.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of High-Tempo Music During Warm-Up on Anaerobic Power in Trained Male Soccer Players During and After Ramadan Fasting: A Repeated-Measures Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07525479
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MUSIC-RAST / GU-EC-102280-RAST-2022
- Keywords
- Warm-Up, RAST, Ramadan Fasting, Anaerobic Power, Sprint Performance, High-Tempo Music, Soccer
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gümüşhane UniversıtyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 27 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 May 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 May 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Apr 2026 (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 investigates whether standardized high-tempo music used during warm-up affects anaerobic power in trained male soccer players during and after Ramadan fasting. Sixteen players completed four experimental sessions in a 2 × 2 within-participant repeated-measures design combining assessment period (during Ramadan vs. approximately two weeks after Ramadan) and warm-up condition (music vs. no music). Because the music intervention was delivered collectively through loudspeakers, all participants completed the same condition within a given session, and the condition order was not randomized at the individual level. During Ramadan, the no-music condition was performed first, followed by the music condition; during the post-Ramadan assessment period, this order was reversed. Participants completed a modified FIFA 11+ warm-up with or without a standardized high-tempo music playlist (120-140 bpm), followed by the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST). The primary outcomes were peak power, mean power, relative peak power, and relative mean power. The study examines whether the effects of warm-up music on anaerobic power differ between Ramadan fasting and the post-Ramadan period.
Detailed description
This study was designed to examine whether standardized high-tempo music used during warm-up affects anaerobic power differently during and after Ramadan fasting in trained male soccer players.
Sixteen male soccer players completed four experimental sessions in a 2 × 2 within-participant repeated-measures design combining assessment period (during Ramadan vs. approximately two weeks after Ramadan) and warm-up condition (music vs. no music). Because the music intervention was delivered collectively through loudspeakers, all participants completed the same condition within a given session, and the condition order was therefore not randomized or counterbalanced at the individual level. During Ramadan, the no-music condition was performed first, followed by the music condition; this order was reversed during the post-Ramadan assessment period. Consecutive sessions were separated by at least 48 h. Each participant served as his own control.
Before the anaerobic performance test, participants completed a modified FIFA 11+ warm-up. In the music condition, a standardized high-tempo music playlist (120-140 bpm) was delivered through loudspeakers during the warm-up, whereas the same warm-up was performed without music in the no-music condition. Anaerobic performance was subsequently assessed using the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), consisting of six maximal 35-m sprints. The primary outcomes were peak power, mean power, relative peak power, and relative mean power.
To minimize nutrition-related variability between the two assessment periods, individualized dietary plans based on body mass were prepared for all participants by a dietitian on the research team. The plans provided approximately 40 kcal/kg/day of energy, 6 g/kg/day of carbohydrate, and 1.6 g/kg/day of protein, with the remaining energy derived from fat. During Ramadan, dietary intake was distributed across Suhoor, Iftar, and one nighttime snack, and participants abstained from food and fluids between dawn and sunset. During the post-Ramadan period, the same energy and macronutrient targets were maintained but distributed according to the participants' habitual daytime eating patterns.
Dietary adherence was assessed in both assessment periods using three-day food records covering the two days preceding testing and the test day. Energy, carbohydrate, protein, and fat intake, as well as meal timing, were recorded. To standardize hydration, participants were instructed to consume approximately 3.5 L of total fluids per day. During Ramadan, fluid intake was restricted to the period between Iftar and Suhoor, whereas during the post-Ramadan period, fluid intake was distributed throughout the day. Fluid intake was monitored using the food records; hydration status was not objectively assessed using biomarkers.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants completed four experimental sessions in a 2 × 2 within-participant repeated-measures design combining assessment period (during Ramadan vs. approximately two weeks after Ramadan) and warm-up condition (music vs. no music). Because the music intervention was delivered collectively through loudspeakers, all participants completed the same condition within a given session; therefore, the condition order was not randomized or counterbalanced at the individual level. During Ramadan, the no-music condition was performed first, followed by the music condition; this order was reversed during the post-Ramadan assessment period. Consecutive sessions were separated by at least 48 h. Each participant served as his own control.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| High-Tempo Music Warm-Up | Experimental | Behavioral: Standardized High-Tempo MusicParticipants completed the modified FIFA 11+ warm-up while listening to a standardized high-tempo music playlist (120-140 bpm) before the anaerobic performance test. |
| No-Music Warm-Up | Active comparator | Behavioral: No MusicParticipants completed the same modified FIFA 11+ warm-up without music before the anaerobic performance test. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Male soccer players
- At least two years of regular soccer training experience
- Actively competing in the Turkish Regional Amateur League
- Good general health
- No acute or chronic medical conditions
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Any condition limiting maximal-effort testing
- Existing orthopedic injury
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standardized High-Tempo MusicDuring the modified FIFA 11+ warm-up, participants listened to a standardized high-tempo music playlist (120-140 bpm) played through loudspeakers. The same playlist, volume, and playback sequence were used for all participants and testing sessions. Music was stopped immediately upon completion of the warm-up. | Behavioural | High-Tempo Music Warm-Up |
| No MusicParticipants completed the same modified FIFA 11+ warm-up without music before the anaerobic performance test. | Behavioural | No-Music Warm-Up |
Primary outcome
Peak Power (RAST)
Time frame: During the third week of Ramadan and during the second week after Ramadan
Peak power output measured during the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), calculated from sprint performance data obtained from six maximal 35-meter sprints.
Mean Power (RAST)
Time frame: During the third week of Ramadan and during the second week after Ramadan
Mean power output measured during the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), calculated from sprint performance data obtained from six maximal 35-meter sprints.
Relative Peak Power (RAST)
Time frame: During the third week of Ramadan and during the second week after Ramadan
Relative peak power output measured during the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), expressed relative to body mass (W/kg) and calculated from six maximal 35-meter sprints.
Relative Mean Power (RAST)
Time frame: During the third week of Ramadan and during the second week after Ramadan
Relative mean power output measured during the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), expressed relative to body mass (W/kg) and calculated from six maximal 35-meter sprints.
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 1 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De-identified individual participant data underlying the reported results will be made available by the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to applicable ethical and privacy restrictions.
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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.
serdar bayrakdaroğlu principal investigator
T.C. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Standardized High-Tempo Music and No Music in people with Anaerobic Performance and Physical Performance, run by Gümüşhane Universıty at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 8 inclusion and 2 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 1 Oct 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Peak Power (RAST) (time frame: During the third week of Ramadan and during the second week after Ramadan). The study lists 4 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 1 Oct 2026.