Clinical trials: ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Healthy
Impact of Beetroot Supplementation in Athletes
Several previous studies observed a positive effect of beetroot supplementation on sports performance in athletes, mainly in endurance performance.
- Trial name
- NCT06043089
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University School of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland
Sports Physical Therapy
Fascial Anthropometry in Archery Athletes
In archery, the body morphological and anthropometric characteristics of the prominent athletes change. It is important to examine facial anthropometry, especially since the athlete's equipment touches the facial area, and there…
- Trial name
- NCT06269991
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Athletic Performance Improvement Through Core Training
Core Exercises and Their Effects on Sprint, Jump, Agility, and Balance in Amateur Soccer Players
This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 4-week core exercise program on sprint, vertical jump, agility, and postural sway performance in amateur male soccer players aged 18-23.
- Trial name
- NCT06942676
- Testing
- Core Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Yalova
Running, Physical Conditioning, Human
Effect of Glycerol Hyperhydration on Running Economy of Long-distance Runners
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of hyperhydration with glycerol on running economy (RE) in trained runners. The main questions sought to be answered are: 1.
- Trial name
- GHLDR (NCT06818253)
- Testing
- The Effect of Glycerol Supplements
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iberoamerican Institute of Sports Science and Human Movement
Skeletal Muscle Damage, Muscle Damage
Whey and Soy Protein Supplementation in Football Players
In a constant effort to find ways to make a quicker recovery between demanding workouts and football matches, this study is the first to investigate the benefits of protein supplementation, and compares two types of proteins, an…
- Conditions
- Skeletal Muscle Damage, Muscle Damage, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT03753321
- Testing
- Whey protein, Soy protein
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Athletic Performance
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Warm-up on Respiratory Variables, Physiological Indices, and 400-meter Performance in Elite Male Runners - Randomized Crossover Trial
A single-blind, randomized crossover design was employed in this study. Two days before the study commenced, all participants were provided with detailed information about the warm-up protocols and tests to be conducted.
- Trial name
- NCT06886503
- Testing
- Inspiratory Warm-Up - 60% MIP, Inspiratory Warm-up - 40% MIP
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Sport - National Research Institute, Poland
Reaction Time, Proprioception
Acute Effects of Exercise Bars on Proprioception, ReactionTime, Power and Upper Extremity Performance
This study will be conducted between May and August 2026 at Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Health Sciences, with male individuals aged 18-35.
- Conditions
- Reaction Time, Proprioception, Power, Performance
- Trial name
- EXBAR-RT (NCT07574788)
- Testing
- flex-i bar, Theraband Flex-Bar, Rolling-pin
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Athletic Performance
Sideritis Supplementation and Performance
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of sideritis consumption on physiological and performance indicators in adult subjects and compare it with the control trial.
- Trial name
- NCT07555288
- Testing
- 950 mg of Sideritis Scardica (SidTea+) extract one hour pre-exercise
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Athletic Performance Enhancement, Body Composition Optimization
Effect of Plant vs Animal Protein Supplementation on Body Composition in Youth Soccer Players
This prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial investigates the comparative effects of plant-based protein (soy and rice blend) versus animal-based protein (whey) supplementation on body composition parameters in…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance Enhancement, Body Composition Optimization, Nutritional Supplementation in Athletes
- Trial name
- PLANT-ANIMAL-P (NCT07571720)
- Testing
- Plant-Based Protein Supplement, Animal-Based Protein Supplement (Whey)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Antonio Molina Lopez
Exercise
Gene-Exercise Interactions in Athletes
Athlete status is a heritable trait that could be explained with a number of potentially important DNA polymorphisms contributing to predisposition to success in certain types of sport.
- Trial name
- GE-EX (NCT03279380)
- Testing
- SNP, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Low Intensity Continuous Training
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Aerobic Performance, Respiratory Function
Integrating Halotherapy Into Preseason Training Improves Respiratory and Aerobic Performance in Elite Female Soccer Players
This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week halotherapy intervention on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, aerobic capacity, and intermittent running performance in elite female…
- Conditions
- Aerobic Performance, Respiratory Function, Athletic Performance, Respiratory Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07406386
- Testing
- Halotherapy Group, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Exercise Physiology, Sports Performance
Acute Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Warm-up on Muscular Performance and Pulmonary Function in Natural Bodybuilders
The present study aims to investigate the acute effects of inspiratory muscle warm-up (IWU) on 1RM performance in professional natural bodybuilders.
- Trial name
- IWU and 1RM (NCT07390149)
- Testing
- IWU, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Quality Sleep Time, Athletic Performance
Connection Between Sleep and Athletic Performance
In the last few decades much knowledge has been accumulated on the connection between healthy, sufficient sleep and overall health, cognitive function, memory and job or school performance, motor vehicle accidents and work…
- Trial name
- NCT01364831
- Testing
- Sleep extension
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wingate Institute
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Judo- Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Programme Judo Athletes
The study aimed to determine whether the judo-specific injury prevention exercise program had a significant positive effect on the performance of recreational judo athletes, with a particular focus on those employing the ippon…
- Trial name
- NCT06708403
- Testing
- Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy
The Effects of Astaxanthin on Physiological Anti-fatigue and Sports Performance: an Integrated Study From the Application of Laboratory Human Sports Platform to Simulated Competitions
To address the rapid recovery needs in intensive badminton competitions, this 2-year study evaluates Astaxanthin (AST) as a potential ergogenic aid.
- Trial name
- NCT07630870
- Testing
- Astaxanthin
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Dynamic Stability, Athletic Performance
Effect of Reactive Balance Training Versus Conventional Balance Training on Dynamic Stability and Change-of-Direction Performance in Competitive Tennis Players
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of reactive balance training versus conventional balance training on dynamic stability and change of direction performance.
- Conditions
- Dynamic Stability, Athletic Performance, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07590674
- Testing
- Experimental group : Reactive Balance Training, Active comparator ( Conventional Balance Training)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Sport, Muscle Fatigue
Effect of KA-EX Supplementation on Recovery Parameters in High-Level Young Football Players
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of KA-EX supplementation on recovery parameters in elite young football players.
- Conditions
- Sport, Muscle Fatigue, Recovery of Function (G11.427.698.620), Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- Effect of KA-E (NCT07824752)
- Testing
- KA-EX, Experimental: KA-EX Supplement
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Antonio Molina Lopez
Cognitive Function, E-sports Performance
Visual Training Effects in Esports Players
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the acute effects of a single session of web-based visual training on balance, reaction time, and cognitive function in professional e-sports players.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Function, E-sports Performance, Reaction Time, Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07570693
- Testing
- Web-Based Visual Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Balikesir University
Physical Fitness, High-intensity Interval Training
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical and Physiological Parameters in Adolescent Female Field Hockey Players
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical and Physiological Parameters in Adolescent Female Field Hockey Players High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a training method that alternates short periods of intense…
- Conditions
- Physical Fitness, High-intensity Interval Training, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- HIIT IN HOCKEY (NCT07433348)
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muhammed ŞAHİN
Athletic Performance, Functional Movement
Functional Movement, Balance, and Strength in Professional and Amateur Soccer Players
This observational comparative study aims to evaluate differences in functional movement quality, dynamic balance, lower extremity muscle strength, and jumping performance between professional and amateur male soccer players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Functional Movement, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07702370
- Testing
- Physical Performance Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University