Healthy ParticipantsNCT07573189
The Effects of Recovery Compression Boots on Blood Lactate Levels, Functional Movement, and Joint Ange of Motion in Collegiate Athletes.
A study testing Compression Boots in people with Healthy Participants, run by University of Redlands at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the use of intermittent compression boots (IPC) on post exercise recovery in collegiate athletes. Blood lactate will be analyzed (use of a finger prick) as a marker of physiological recovery. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 23 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Participants
- What is being tested?
- Compression Boots
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2026to Jun 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 23 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- NCAA athlete at the University of Redlands
- 18-23 years of age; must be able to perform a squat jump
- must be okay with finger-prick blood sample collection
- must be between 5'4" and 6'2" in height
Who cannot join
- No leg injury in the past 6 months
- No leg surgery in the past 5 years
- no history of DVT
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Boots on Blood Lactate, Neuromuscular Function, and Range of Motion on Recovery Within Collegiate Athletes.
This study aims to evaluate the use of intermittent compression boots (IPC) on post exercise recovery in collegiate athletes. Blood lactate will be analyzed (use of a finger prick) as a marker of physiological recovery. We will also analyze pre- and post-ankle range of motion using a handheld VALD DynaMo device to assess joint recovery and vertical jump performance using VALD ForceDecks to measure muscle readiness. These tests are widely used in sports science research but have not been measured collectively as a means to assess performance.
- Conditions
- Healthy Participants
- Being tested
- Compression Boots
- Keywords
- Recovery, Lactate, Neuromuscular Function, Range of Motion, Athlete
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Compression BootsDevice
Normatec Intermittent Compression Boots
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Compression Boots | Experimental | Normatec Intermittent Compression Boots Receives: Device: Compression Boots |
| Control Group | No intervention | Control Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Force Production
Countermovement Jump. A higher force production for the concentric portion of a CMJ is the desired outcome post intervention.
Measured: 1 hour
Secondary outcomes (1)
Lactate Levels
Blood Lactate Levels measured in mmol/L. A lower value during and after intervention is the desired result.
Measured: 1 hour
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 May 2026
- Study start1 Mar 2026
- Primary completionJun 2028 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Healthy ParticipantsStudies 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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This is a randomized-controlled trial. The study will analyze within-subject and between subject data.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Redlands
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kendra Nelson, University of Redlands
- Investigators
- kendra nelson, DPT, Principal investigator, University of Redlands
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07573189
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-042
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 7 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 7 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Boots on Blood Lactate, Neuromuscular Function, and Range of Motion on Recovery Within Collegiate Athletes.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07573189
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025-042
- Conditions
- Healthy Participants
- Keywords
- Recovery, Lactate, Neuromuscular Function, Range of Motion, Athlete
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of RedlandsUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jun 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 7 May 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 aims to evaluate the use of intermittent compression boots (IPC) on post exercise recovery in collegiate athletes. Blood lactate will be analyzed (use of a finger prick) as a marker of physiological recovery. We will also analyze pre- and post-ankle range of motion using a handheld VALD DynaMo device to assess joint recovery and vertical jump performance using VALD ForceDecks to measure muscle readiness. These tests are widely used in sports science research but have not been measured collectively as a means to assess performance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This is a randomized-controlled trial. The study will analyze within-subject and between subject data.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Compression Boots | Experimental | Device: Compression BootsNormatec Intermittent Compression Boots |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Control Group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 23 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- NCAA athlete at the University of Redlands
- 18-23 years of age; must be able to perform a squat jump
- must be okay with finger-prick blood sample collection
- must be between 5'4" and 6'2" in height
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- No leg injury in the past 6 months
- No leg surgery in the past 5 years
- no history of DVT
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression BootsNormatec Intermittent Compression Boots | Device | Compression Boots |
Primary outcome
Force Production
Time frame: 1 hour
Countermovement Jump. A higher force production for the concentric portion of a CMJ is the desired outcome post intervention.
1 secondary outcome
Lactate Levels
Time frame: 1 hour
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 May 2026.
- A framework to guide practitioners for selecting metrics during the countermovement and drop jump tests.Link provided by the sponsor.
- Reliability of VALD DynaMo dynamometer to assess upper and lower body isometric strength in healthy adults.Link provided by the sponsor.
- oncurrent validity and test-retest reliability of VALD ForceDecks' strength, balance, and movement assessment tests. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport,Link provided by the sponsor.
- 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.
kendra nelson, DPT principal investigator
University of Redlands
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Compression Boots in people with Healthy Participants, run by University of Redlands at 1 site in United States.
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 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 May 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 United States. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Force Production (time frame: 1 hour). 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 May 2026.