Clinical trials: ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Healthy
Effects of L-Arginine and Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Sport Performance in Physically Active Men
In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial we investigated the effects of combined L-arginine (Arg) and citrulline-malate (CM) supplementation on aerobic, anaerobic, and high-intensity interval training in…
- Trial name
- ReachSci (NCT06938126)
- Testing
- L-Arginine and Citrulline-Malate Supplementation
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hungarian University of Sports Science
Decision Making, Athletic Performance
Critical Thinking Volleyball Tactics
This quasi-experimental study will examine whether a Tactical Critical Thinking Program (TPCT) can improve technical-tactical decision-making in university volleyball players compared with usual training.
- Conditions
- Decision Making, Athletic Performance, Volleyball
- Trial name
- NCT07253597
- Testing
- Tactical Critical Thinking Program plus usual volleyball training, Usual volleyball training
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Vicosa
Plasmapheresis, Haematology
Plasmapheresis: a Multi-modal Approach
Only very few studies have prospectively looked at the effect of repeated intensive plasma donation. In collaboration with the Rode Kruis Vlaanderen, we have recently found that repeated whole blood donation with a 3-month…
- Conditions
- Plasmapheresis, Haematology, Sport Performance, Body Composition
- Trial name
- NCT05815615
- Testing
- Plasmapheresis
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
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 Enhancement
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Physical Function, Muscle Adaptations, and Performance in Roller Skaters
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects of adding blood flow restriction training to regular roller skating training on neuromuscular function under non-fatigued and fatigued conditions, muscle morphology, body…
- Trial name
- NCT07736157
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Roller Skating Training, Standardized Roller Skating Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Injury;Sports
Neuromuscular Training in Female Youth Soccer
The goal of this clinical trial is to analyze the effectiveness of an NMT-based, injury prevention training program ('FIFA 11+ for Kids') in pre-adolescent (Ages 8 to 11) elite female soccer players by measuring neuromuscular…
- Trial name
- NMT (NCT06136299)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Athletic Performance, Sports Performance
Effects of Afternoon Napping, Caffeine, and Standardised Active Recovery on Evening Athletic Performance
This study evaluated whether afternoon napping, caffeine ingestion, and a standardised active recovery and nutritional protocol could influence evening physical and cognitive performance in healthy university athletes.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Sports Performance, Exercise Performance, Circadian Rhythm
- Trial name
- NAP-CAF-REC (NCT07652424)
- Testing
- Afternoon Nap, Caffeine, Standardised Active Recovery and Nutritional Protocol
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax
Athletic Performance, Exercise Training
Cluster Training With Blood Flow Restriction in Competitive 200-m Freestyle Swimmers
This study evaluated the effects of adding individualized blood flow restriction (BFR) to cluster resistance training on swimming performance, physical fitness, and selected circulating growth factors in competitive swimmers.
- Trial name
- BFR-CLUSTER-SW (NCT07786129)
- Testing
- Cluster Training With Blood Flow Restriction, Cluster Training Alone
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saif Rasheed Ghanim
Sport Injury
Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Water Polo Players
30 water polo players will be included in this study. It will be divided into 2 groups as the scapular stabilization exercise group and the control group.
- Trial name
- NCT04780282
- Testing
- Scapular Stabilization Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
Healthy
Effect of Hibiscus Tea and Green Tea Supplements on Athletic Performance, Blood Pressure, Muscle Damage Indices and Oxidative Stress
This study evaluated effect of Hibiscus tea and green tea supplements on athletic performance, blood pressure, muscle damage indices and oxidative stress in male athletes 18-35 years old and cardiovascular disease prevention…
- Trial name
- NCT02637570
- Testing
- Hibiscus tea, green tea
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Resistance Training
Effects of Isometric Conditioning Activity on Subsequent Jumping Performance in Volleyball Players
The pairing of high-effort exercise, called conditioning activity, with a biomechanically similar high-velocity power movement is considered a valid method to effectively facilitate muscle power adaptations.
- Trial name
- NCT06459050
- Testing
- Dominant Limb Overcoming Isometric Conditioning Activity, Non-dominant Limb Overcoming Isometric Conditioning Activity
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
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
Effects of Massage Between Sets of an Intense Isokinetic Exercise- Protocol of Knee Extensors in Tae Kwon Do Athletes
26 Tae Kwon Do athletes performed a vigorous exercise program on the isokinetic dynamometer twice in a period of 10 days, each time on a different extremity.
- Trial name
- NCT04375163
- Testing
- Isokinetic intense exercise protocol, Massage treatment
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Athletic Performance, Neuromuscular Training
Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players
Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Trial name
- NCT07591675
- Testing
- Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training, Traditional Strength Training Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Sports Physical Therapy
The Effect of Respiratory on Sports Performance in Archers
Purpose: The physical, physiological, and functional characteristics of archers affect target shooting performance. In our study, we aimed to examine the effect of pulmonary functions and respiratory muscle strength on sports…
- Trial name
- NCT06320873
- Testing
- archery respiratory parameters
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Injury;Sports, Athletic Injuries
Investigation of Injury Risk and Related Factors in Adolescent Male Soccer Players
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between injury risk and muscle strength, functional performance, and balance in adolescent male soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT07843680
- Testing
- Physical evaluations in footballers
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, Placebo - Control
Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Following an Officiall Soccer Match
This study aims to identify the effects of the use of intermittent pneumatic compression on the recovery kinetics following an official soccer match, in comparision with a placebo condition.
- Trial name
- NCT06636942
- Testing
- Intermittent pneumatic compression
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maia
Healthy, Musculoskeletal Disorders
Manual Therapy and Physical-sport Performance
The study aims to observe the influence of manual therapy on physical and sporting performance. Manual therapy and physiotherapy have always been associated with post-exercise or as a means of recovering from injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT06871202
- Testing
- Manual Therapy Protocol, Control-no treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of La Laguna
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
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