Clinical trials: ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Athletic Performance
Influence of Respiratory Muscle Training on Objective and Subjective Training Load Measures in Triathletes
Two groups of healthy, highly trained triathletes trained respiratory muscles with one of the two methods: voluntary isocapnic hyperpnoea (VIH) or inspiratory pressure threshold loading (IPTL).
- Trial name
- NCT05936398
- Testing
- Respiratory Muscle Training - VIH, Respiratory Muscle Training - ITPL
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Sport - National Research Institute, Poland
Athletic Performance, Muscle Fatigue
Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Use in Professional Soccer Players During a State Championship
This study aims to investigate the effects of whole-body photobiomodulation on professional soccer players during a state championship.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Muscle Fatigue, Muscle Strength, Sports
- Trial name
- WBPBM-PSC (NCT07224646)
- Testing
- Whole-Body Photobiomodulation (PBM) (Active PBM)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Injury;Sports
Comparison of Architectural and Performance Adaptations of Hip Extension Exercise Under Gravitational or Inertial Loading Conditions
The main objective of this study is to investigate training-induced adaptations in Biceps femoris long head (BFlh) architecture and performance measures such as muscle strength, jumping, and power variables after following 6…
- Trial name
- NCT06538467
- Testing
- Hip extension exercise with inertial load, Hip extension exercise with gravitational load
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Neuromuscular Function, Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Neuromuscular Function and Performance in Artistic Jump Rope Athletes
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether blood flow restriction training can improve physical function and sports performance in artistic jump rope athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07750977
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Conventional Artistic Jump Rope Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Athletic Performance
Effects of New Zealand Blackcurrant on Athletic Performance and Physiological Stress in Simulated Volleyball Matches
Sixteen young, healthy, and physically active male college students were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or NZBC supplement (300 mg/day) for seven days.
- Trial name
- NCT07753395
- Testing
- New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Athletic Performance, Volleyball
Acute Effects of Bilateral Versus Unilateral Isometric Conditioning Activity on Jump Performance in Volleyball Players
This randomized crossover trial investigates the acute effects of bilateral and unilateral isometric conditioning activity on bilateral and unilateral jump performance in highly trained male volleyball players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Volleyball, Isometric Strength Training, Post Activation Potentiation
- Trial name
- BI-UNI ICA (NCT07709104)
- Testing
- Bilateral Isometric Conditioning Activity, Unilateral Isometric Conditioning Activity, Low-Intensity Treadmill Walking
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Sports Physical Therapy, Athletics
Kinesiotape on Quadriceps and Gluteus in Counter Movement Jump and Sprint in Soccer Players
The main objective of this study is to analyse the effect of KT on countermovement jump (CMJ) and sprint immediately and 24 hours after its application on the quadriceps and gluteus maximus.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy, Athletics, Performance
- Trial name
- NCT04635982
- Testing
- Kinesiotape of the physical performance
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Murcia
Dry Eye Symptoms, Visual Performance
Evaluate the Ability of Systane Ultra to Improve Subjective Symptoms of Ocular Irritation Post 60 Min. Athletic Performance.
The primary objective of this study is to compare visual degradation in a stressed (forced stare) environment in patients before and after acute administration of Systane Ultra.
- Trial name
- NCT00938951
- Testing
- Systane® Ultra
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
Athletic Performance
tDCS to Increase Aerobic Performance in Runners
Many different factors affect running performance, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a widely used and available neuromodulation tool and could hypothetically facilitate the supraspinal drive and thereby act…
- Trial name
- NCT04005846
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Health Behavior
SWAP-MEAT Athlete: 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
- NCT05472701
- Testing
- Diet order: WFPB, PBMA, Animal, WFPB, Animal, PBMA, PBMA, WFPB, Animal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Healthy Volunteers
Generation of Biological Samples Positive to Somatropin for Anti-doping Control
Background: Somatropin, also known as recombinant growth hormone (rhGH), is one of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited substances.
- Trial name
- GH5 (NCT04042428)
- Testing
- Somatropin injection
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar
Jumping Performance, Speed
Analyzing the Impact of Three Warm-Up Durations on Physical Performance in Youth Basketball Athletes.
This study will explore how different warm-up durations (5, 10, and 20 minutes) affect performance in youth basketball players. Using a basketball-specific routine, it will measure changes in jumping, sprinting, and agility.
- Conditions
- Jumping Performance, Speed, Agility
- Trial name
- WUD-YBA (NCT07013799)
- Testing
- BasketUp Warm-up
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Adolescent Athletic Performance, Flexibility
Effects of Myofascial Release, Dynamic and Static Stretching in Adolescent Karate Athletes
This randomized single-blind crossover trial investigated the acute effects of three different exercise modalities, namely self-myofascial release with a foam roller, dynamic stretching, and static stretching, on posture…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Athletic Performance, Flexibility, Stretching Exercises, Sports Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07573267
- Testing
- Static Stretching, Dynamic Stretching, Self Myofascial Release
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Stroboscopic Glasses
Investigation of the Effects of Exercises Performed With Stroboscopic Glasses on Athletic Performance in Volleyball Players
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses on athletic performance in volleyball players.
- Trial name
- NCT07323108
- Testing
- stroboscopic visual training
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness
Effects of 8-Week Plyometric Training on Basketball Performance and Isokinetic Strength
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week plyometric training program on the physical performance of male basketball players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness, Muscle Strength, Plyometric Exercise Adaptations
- Trial name
- PT-BASKET (NCT07399548)
- Testing
- 8-Week Progressive Plyometric Training Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kastamonu University
Athletic Injuries
Identification of Neuromusculoskeletal Variables Associated With Injury Risk and Performance in High School Athletes.
The purpose of this study is to complete a neuromuscular performance assessment of high school athletes who are participating in school based pre-season strength and performance training program.
- Trial name
- NCT04095260
- Testing
- Pre-season strength and conditioning program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness
Anthropometric and Physical Fitness Differences Among Turkish Adolescents and Adults Handball Players
The purpose of this study was to examine the variation in physical and physiological characteristics according to sports age in adolescent and adult male team handball (TH) players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness, Handball Players, Cross-sectional Studies
- Trial name
- Handball (NCT04086303)
- Testing
- LSST test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guven Health Group
Sport Performance, Gut Damage
Probiotic Supplementation on Sport Performance and Gut Damage in Females
This study will be performed with the aim to evaluate the effects of probiotic supplementation on sport performance and gut damage. Participants will be divided into two groups, placebo and experimental group.
- Trial name
- NCT06220110
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
Sports Injuries, Athletic Performance and Injury Risk
Integrated Neuromuscular Training Improves Jump Height and Landing Mechanics in Male Volleyball Athletes
Background Volleyball is a sport that requires frequent jumping, landing, rapid movements, and changes in direction. During a match, players repeatedly perform actions such as spikes, blocks, and quick defensive movements.
- Trial name
- NCT07485348
- Testing
- Integrated Neuromuscular Training, Traditional Volleyball training
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- INTI International University
Healthy Volunteers
Effects of 6-Week Vibration and Non-Vibration Foam Rolling
This study aims to compare the effects of 6-week vibration and non-vibration foam rolling on neuromuscular control and performance in male soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT05988268
- Testing
- Vibration Foam Rolling, Non-Vibration Foam Rolling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University