Clinical trials: ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Sport Performance, Sport Recovery
Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Sport Performance and Recovery
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy works to improve sports performance and recovery in athletes.
- Conditions
- Sport Performance, Sport Recovery, Athlete
- Trial name
- NCT07288892
- Testing
- Active Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
Placebo Effect, Nocebo Effect
Neurophysiological Mechanisms of Placebo and Nocebo Effects in Sports - a Protocol Paper
This clinical trial aims to investigate the neurophysiological mechanisms of placebo and nocebo effects on sports performance, using Electroencephalography (EEG) and isometric strength testing of the lower extremities.
- Trial name
- NCT06835777
- Testing
- Positive Expectation, Negative Expectation, Control
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canterbury Christ Church University
Postural Balance, Foot Posture
Determination of the Degree of Dynamic Stability of the Foot in Single-leg Support in Relation to the Foot Posture Index in Judokas
The goal of this observational study is to examine the relationship between foot type and dynamic stability (balance while standing on one leg) in judo athletes.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Foot Posture, Sports Injuries, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07417332
- Testing
- Postural and Balance Assessment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Healthy Volunteers
Generation of Biological Samples Positive to Triptorelin for Anti-doping Control
Background: Androgens are used for doping purpose because they can increase muscle mass and strength. These drugs are included in the list of prohibited substances of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
- Trial name
- TRIPTO (NCT04189900)
- Testing
- Triptorelin
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Healthy Volunteers
Generation of Biological Samples Positive to Testosterone for Anti-doping Control
Background: Testosterone is a steroid widely known to improve physical performance due to its protein-anabolic effect. Like other androgenic anabolic steroids (EAA), testosterone is included on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)…
- Trial name
- TST (NCT04207684)
- Testing
- Testosterone injection
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Athletic Performance, Recovery
UCLA Magnesium Formulation Athlete Study
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial will compare magnesium glycinate, magnesium L-threonate, and placebo in UCLA varsity athletes.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Recovery, Sleep
- Trial name
- Mg-Form (NCT07640685)
- Testing
- Magnesium glycinate, Magnesium L-threonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Healthy, Athletic Performance
Weighted-Vest Versus Bodyweight Plyometric Training in Youth Female Soccer Players
Lower extremity strength, explosive power, dynamic balance and functional movement quality are important determinants of performance and injury prevention in soccer.
- Trial name
- NCT07705087
- Testing
- Body-Weight Plyometrics, Additional Loaded Plyometric, Routine Football Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Athletic Performance
Guanidinoacetic Acid (GAA) Administration in Physically Active Men and Women
Glycocyamine (guanidinoacetic acid - GAA) is the biochemical precursor of creatine, which is phosphorylated and plays an important role as a high-energy carrier in the muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT01133899
- Testing
- guanidinoacetic acid, GAA-4, GAA-1
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Metropolitan University, Serbia
Sports Performance
Effects of L-Tyrosine and Caffeine on Performance in Elite Boxers
Participants will complete six sessions, including one familiarization and baseline session followed by five experimental conditions: control (no supplementation), placebo, L-tyrosine, caffeine, and combined L-tyrosine plus…
- Trial name
- TYCAF-BOX (NCT07530185)
- Testing
- L-Tyrosine, Caffeine, L-tyrosine + Caffeine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Healthy, Athletic Performance
Agility and Performance Among High School Basketball Players Following a Coach-Led Neuromuscular Training Program
The purpose of this study is to examine changes in agility and athletic performance of high school basketball players following a coach-led neuromuscular training program.
- Trial name
- NCT07023276
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Iron Deficiency
Improving Iron Levels in Female Endurance, Intermittent, and Power/Strength Athletes Aged 16-35
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if different types and doses of oral iron supplements can improve iron levels, athletic performance, and gut health in young female athletes with low iron stores.
- Trial name
- FeSc2 (NCT06942208)
- Testing
- Low-dose iron (ferrous sulfate), Yeast-bound iron (ferrous sulfate), High-dose iron (ferrous sulfate)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Validation Study, Athletic Performance
Development of a Judo Specific Reactive Agility Test: a Reliability and Validity Study
Primary aim of this study is to develop a new reactive agility test spesific for Judokas and evaluate it's validity and reliability.
- Trial name
- NCT06663774
- Testing
- Physical Fitness Tests
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Injury;Sports
Post-exercise Recovery of DOMS in Recreational Athletes
The main goal of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cryo-sauna in preventing the development of DOMS in the lower extremity.
- Trial name
- NCT05757518
- Testing
- Cryosauna
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Health Behavior
SWAP-MEAT With Athletes for MC-URC: Three Diets on Athletic Performance
This study aims to investigate the impact of two plant-based diets-whole food plant-based (WFPB) and plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA)-vs. an omnivorous diet (Animal) on endurance and muscular strength in recreational athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT06014307
- Testing
- Diet order: PBMA, Animal, Diet order: Animal, PBMA
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Athletic Performance, Physical Endurance
Event-Specific Adaptations to CrossFit and Running-Based HIIT in Elite Distance Runners at Moderate Altitude
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of two high-intensity training programs on physical performance and physiological adaptations in elite male middle- and long-distance runners aged 25 to 35 years who live…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Physical Endurance, Altitude Training Adaptation, Aerobic Capacity
- Trial name
- NCT07675577
- Testing
- Running-Based High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), CrossFit-Based High-Intensity Training (CF)
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Healthy Adults
Sweat Sensors for Athletic Performance
Pilot study of a soft, flexible wearable sweat sensor
- Trial name
- NCT03566381
- Testing
- Application of a soft patch composed of medical-grade silicone that collects sweat during a subject's natural behaviors.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness
Trunk Muscle Endurance and Flexibility as Determinants of Athletic Performance in Elite Adolescent Tennis Players
This study aims to examine how trunk (core) muscle endurance and flexibility relate to athletic performance in elite adolescent tennis players aged 11-18 years.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness, Sports Performance, Trunk Muscle Function
- Trial name
- NCT07447765
- Testing
- Physical Performance Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Athletes
The Effects of Neuro-Athletic Training on Performance Parameters and Injury Risk in Taekwondo Athletes
Our study is a randomized controlled trial. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of neuro-athletic training on balance, agility, jump performance parameters, and injury risk in Taekwondo athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07702136
- Testing
- Neuro-athletic training, training program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Healthy Volunteers, Neuromuscular Function
Eco-guided Neuromodulation of the Femoral Nerve on the Performance of Amateur Athletes.
This randomized crossover study aims to evaluate whether different percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) protocols produce changes in neuromuscular performance in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07719179
- Testing
- Theta Burst Protocol, 10-10-10 Protocol, 5-55 Protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Athletic Performance
Whey Protein Supplementation and Serum Mineral Status in Elite Endurance and Power Athletes
This study investigates whether 8 weeks of post-training whey protein supplementation (30 g/day) affects serum mineral concentrations (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron) in elite endurance and power athletes during…
- Trial name
- NCT07488273
- Testing
- Whey Protein Supplementation, No Supplement (Control)
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Monira Aldhahi