Clinical trials: Athletes
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Pro-2-Cool Device Clinical Study
This study is being conducted to quantify the clinical safety and efficacy of head and neck cooling when applied up to 8 days after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) among adolescents participating in sporting activities.
- Trial name
- NCT03511339
- Testing
- TecTraum device
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- TecTraum Inc.
Acne Vulgaris
A Treatment Regimen for Student Athletes With Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
The goal of this study is to evaluate a complete topical acne regimen consisting of a prescription acne medication (Epiduo® Gel) and an acne-specific cleanser (Cetaphil® DermaControl™ Foam Wash) and moisturizer with sunscreen…
- Trial name
- NCT02249104
- Testing
- Adapalene/benzoyl peroxide gel, 0.1%/2.5%, Cetaphil Acne Regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
Concussion, Mild
Pro-2-Cool Pivotal Trial II
This study is being conducted to determine the clinical safety and efficacy of Pro-2-Cool mediated head and neck cooling when applied after concussion and improved symptomatology among adolescent athletes as quantified by…
- Trial name
- NCT06929923
- Testing
- Pro2Cool Device
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- TecTraum Inc.
Healthy, Minor Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
An Investigator Initiated Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Brain Network Activation (BNA™) Technology in the Management of Sport Related Concussion
Currently, there is no direct, reliable, bed-side, and non-invasive method for assessing changes in brain activity associated with concussion.
- Trial name
- NCT01963247
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ElMindA Ltd
Tinea Pedis
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of NAFT-600 in Subjects With Tinea Pedis
This is a 6-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter, parallel group Phase 3 study of NAFT-600 applied once a day for 2 weeks compared to vehicle (placebo) in the treatment of tinea pedis.
- Trial name
- NAFT-600 (NCT01290341)
- Testing
- NAFT-600 (naftin 2 % gel)
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 860 people
- Sponsor
- Merz North America, Inc.
Brain Concussion
Control Study of Nautilus BrainPulse for the Detection of Concussion
To use the Nautilus BrainPulse to compare and contrast the signal patterns from this cohort's signal patterns with those of concussed high school athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT02350699
- Testing
- Nautilus BrainPulse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jan Medical, Inc.
Dehydration
Efficacy of Education Versus Education Plus Prescribed Fluid Intake on Hydration Status in High School Athletes
Sports science testing by investigators at Gatorade Sports Science Institute has revealed that many athletes arrive at practice with a high urine specific gravity indicating they are hypohydrated.
- Trial name
- NCT06651619
- Testing
- Water, Hydration Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Ocular Discomfort
Evaluation of the VisuXL® Performance on Ocular Surface Discomfort
VisuXL® is a medical device that is effective in various ocular surface disorders (ocular dryness, changes in the continuity of the corneal and conjunctival surface, environmental stress, exposure to UV and ionizing radiation…
- Trial name
- NCT03844737
- Testing
- VisuXL®
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- VISUfarma SpA
Minor Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Evaluate the Effectiveness of Brain Network Activation (BNA™) Technology in the Management of Sport Related Concussion
Currently, there is no direct, reliable, bed-side, and non-invasive method for assessing changes in brain activity associated with concussion.
- Trial name
- NCT01759173
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 234 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ElMindA Ltd
Tinea Pedis
Topical Tolnaftate Stick for Tinea Pedis: An Open-Label Interventional Study
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of multiple 1% tolnaftate formulations delivered through novel stick-based vehicles in individuals with tinea pedis (athlete's foot).
- Trial name
- NCT07245667
- Testing
- 1% Tolnaftate Stick Formula A, 1% Tolnaftate Stick Formula B, 1% Tolnaftate Stick Formula C
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Propedix, Inc.
Female Athletes, Healthy Women
A Descriptive Analysis of the Physiological and Behavioral Profiles of Elite Female Athletes
In May 2026, the Gatorade Brand launched the "Body of Science" (BoS), a multi-year research initiative aimed at closing the gender gap in sports science.
- Trial name
- NCT07883278
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Concussion, Brain
Objective Brain Function Assessment of mTBI/Concussion in High School Athletes
This study (Part 2) is designed to build a database including EEG, neurocognitive performance, clinical symptoms, history and other relevant data, which will be used to derive a multimodal EEG based algorithm for the…
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Concussion, Brain, Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Intermediate
- Trial name
- AheadCAS-HS (NCT02661633)
- Testing
- BrainScope Ahead 200iD, Advanced MRI Neuroimaging
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- BrainScope Company, Inc.
Tinea Pedis, Tinea Cruris
Pharmacokinetic Study of Pediatric Subjects With Tinea Cruris and Tinea Pedis
This study is being done to see how the body is affected when a study drug is applied to both feet if the subject has athlete's foot or to both feet and the groin area if the subject has both athlete's foot and jock itch.
- Trial name
- NCT01712360
- Testing
- NAFT500 (pediatric), NAFT600 (pediatric), NAFT500 (adult)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Dominican Republic and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Merz North America, Inc.
Diet Habit
Dietary Protein Preferences of Adolescent Athletes
This is a survey study to gauge the interest of young athletes ages 12-19 in plant-based protein products. The teen competitive athlete is a core target for the Gatorade brand and, as such, understanding their preferences and…
- Trial name
- NCT06704477
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Dehydration
Transdermal Optical Imaging (TOI) as a Non-invasive Measure to Detect Changes in Hydration Status in Healthy Adults and Athletes
The primary objective of this study is to analyze smart phone-based Transdermal Optical Imaging (TOI) features to develop a model that can discern hydration status, including: 1) at various timepoints throughout a 24-hour period…
- Trial name
- NCT06212518
- Testing
- GENPOP ad libitum fluid intake, GENPOP fluid restriction, ATHLETE ad libitum fluid intake
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Sports Nutrition
Understanding Sports Nutrition Knowledge of High School Athletes and Influencers
The objective of this testing is to gain a better understanding of sports nutrition knowledge in high school athletes and their influencers (coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic therapists, dieticians).
- Trial name
- NCT05658133
- Testing
- Survey of sports nutrition knowledge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Tinea Pedis
Efficacy and Safety of NAFT-600 in Subjects With Tinea Pedis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NAFT-600, applied once daily for 2 weeks, when compared to placebo for 2 weeks in the treatment of subjects with tinea pedis.
- Trial name
- NAFT-600 (NCT01289015)
- Testing
- NAFT-600 ( naftin 2 % gel )
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 855 people
- Sponsor
- Merz North America, Inc.
Nutritional Deficiency
Effects of Metabolic Testing Data and Education on Attitudes and Beliefs Related to Carbohydrate Intake in Adolescent Female Athletes
Many studies have consistently shown that females across sports under consume carbohydrate. Registered dietitians working with athletes have also reported female athletes chronically under consume carbohydrate.
- Trial name
- NCT06837376
- Testing
- Education, Metabolic Testing (Exercise) with shared interpreted results
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Normative, Concussed
Investigator Initiated Protocol for the: Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Clinical Utility of Brain Network Activation (BNA™) Technology in the Management of Sport Related Concussion and the Establishment of Normative Data in Youth and Adolescents Athletes
This study's objectives are: To prospectively examine changes in brain network activation (BNA™) from baseline to recovery (i.e., return to activity) in youth and adolescent athletes with concussion.
- Trial name
- NCT02105935
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ElMindA Ltd
Prescription Opioid Misuse
Reducing High School Athletes' Prescription Opioids Misuse and Diversion Through the Student Athlete Wellness Portal
The goal of this study is to prevent prescription opioid misuse among high school athletes by developing, demonstrating the feasibility, and evaluating the outcomes of an innovative digital intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT05209191
- Testing
- Student Athlete Wellness Portal
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Real Prevention, LLC