Clinical trials: ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Athletic Performance
Priming Using Contrast Training Exercise
This study investigated the effects of a morning complex-contrast training session on afternoon sport-specific and physical performance in competitive judokas.
- Trial name
- NCT07754669
- Testing
- Morning Complex-Contrast Training, Time-Matched Walking Control Condition
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Athletic Performance, Dietary Supplement
The Effects of Acute Nitrate and Caffeine Co-ingestion on Discipline-Specific Exercise Performance.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the acute, separate, and combined ergogenic effects of dietary nitrate (beetroot juice, BJ) and caffeine (CAF) supplementation on discipline-specific athletic performance.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Dietary Supplement, Iron Status
- Trial name
- NCT07748416
- Testing
- Caffeine, Dietary Nitrate (Beetroot Juice)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
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
Recovery, Physiological, Athletic Performance
The Effect of Cold Water Immersion on Recovery and Performance in NCAA Division I Athletes
In this study, the investigators will examine the effect of cold-water immersion (CWI) on objective and subjective recovery metrics, as well as simple performance metrics, in National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)…
- Trial name
- NCT06565468
- Testing
- Cold water immersion pool.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Athletic Performance, Resistance Training
Effects of Unstable Core Training on Sport Performance Among Kayakers
A randomized controlled trial was conducted, recruiting 24 eligible kayakers aged 14-22 years from the Jiangxi training base, China. Participants were randomly assigned to the SUCT group and the DUCT group.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Resistance Training, Kayaking
- Trial name
- NCT07742267
- Testing
- static unstable core training (SUCT) for the experimental group, dynamic unstable core training (DUCT) for the control group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Gao Jianxin
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Microdosed Plyometric Training on Lower-Limb Neuromuscular Function and Sport-Specific Performance in Rope-Skipping Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two ways of scheduling plyometric training in rope-skipping athletes. The study will examine whether short and frequent training sessions have different effects on lower-limb muscle…
- Trial name
- MPPT (NCT07740096)
- Testing
- Microdosed Plyometric Training, Traditional Concentrated Plyometric Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chongqing Normal University
Athletic Performance
Change-of-Direction Repeated Sprints in Adolescent Female Basketball Players
The purpose of this randomized crossover study was to compare the acute effects of repeated-sprint protocols incorporating different numbers of 180-degree changes of direction in adolescent female basketball players.
- Trial name
- NCT07727850
- Testing
- Linear Repeated-Sprint Protocol, One-COD Repeated-Sprint Protocol, Two-COD Repeated-Sprint Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Exercise-Induced Fatigue, Athletic Performance
The Effect of Individual Sodium Citrate Consumption on Repeated Sprint Performance in Female Soccer Players
The aim of this research is to determine whether sodium citrate supplementation, taken at the best individual time, would improve repeated sprint performance in professional female soccer players.
- Conditions
- Exercise-Induced Fatigue, Athletic Performance, Soccer
- Trial name
- ITSCORE-F (NCT07737327)
- Testing
- Sodium Citrate Oral Product
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Relaxation Therapy, Stress, Psychological
Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Stress and Bowling Skills in Medium Fast Bowlers
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 4-week Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) protocol can manage psychological stress and improve performance in male cricket medium-fast bowlers aged 16-30 years.
- Conditions
- Relaxation Therapy, Stress, Psychological, Athletic Performance, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT07731464
- Testing
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), Traditional Training / Active Comparator
- Where
- 4 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Muscle Damage, Athletic Performance
The Combined Effects of Cordyceps and Fartlek Training on Muscle Recovery and Bone Health in Soccer Players
Purpose of the Study:This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining Cordyceps supplementation and fartlek training as a recovery and performance enhancement strategy for soccer players.
- Conditions
- Muscle Damage, Athletic Performance, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation
- Trial name
- COR-FAST (NCT07726979)
- Testing
- Fartlek Training Program, Cordyceps sinensis Supplementation
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Surabaya State University
Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance
HME Amino Acid Supplementation for Strength, Performance, and Recovery in Trained Adult Males
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates HME (Human Muscle Equivalent), a free-form amino acid supplement formulated to match the amino acid composition of human skeletal muscle, taken at its Health Canada licensed dose…
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Resistance Training
- Trial name
- NCT07715201
- Testing
- HME (Human Muscle Equivalent)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orivian inc
Respiratory Muscle Function, Athletic Performance
Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing Retraining in Combat Sport Athletes With Dysfunctional Breathing Patterns
Combat sport athletes often need to maintain a guarded posture, stabilize the trunk, react quickly, and control balance during contact or unexpected movement.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Muscle Function, Athletic Performance, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07717801
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic breathing training exercise, Usual training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng Kung University
Muscle Fatigue, Exertion, Perceived
The Influence of Passive Local Muscle Vibration on Mechanical Power Output and Neuromuscular Activity During Counterbalanced RPE-clamped Cycling: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to find out if applying mild mechanical vibration (100 Hz) to the the Achilles and patellar tendons before and during exercise can make cycling feel easier and help athletes generate more power.
- Conditions
- Muscle Fatigue, Exertion, Perceived, Neuromuscular Activity, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07715292
- Testing
- Tendo device Vibrration, Laboratory control vibration
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wrocław University of Science and Technology
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
Athletic Performance, Soccer
Acute Effects of Isometric Conditioning on Sprint, Jump and Change of Direction Performance in Youth Soccer Players
This study aims to examine the acute effects of an isometric conditioning activity on sprinting, jumping, and change-of-direction performance in elite youth soccer players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Soccer, Isometric Strength Training
- Trial name
- NCT07482254
- Testing
- Isometric Conditioning Activity, Control Condition
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance
Nordic vs Blood Flow Restriction Nordic Exercise in Elite Female Pole Vaulters
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) and Blood Flow Restriction-assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise (BFR-NHE) on hamstring muscle strength, muscle morphology…
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Hamstring Adaptation, Sports Injury Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07705698
- Testing
- Nordic Hamstring Exercise, Blood Flow Restriction-Assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toros University
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
Athletic Performance, Exercise Performance
Low-Volume High-Intensity Race-Pace Training in Finswimmers
This single-group case series describe individual responses to a 9-week low-volume, high-intensity race-pace training block in 5 finswimmers from the Antioquia Underwater Activities League (LASA), Colombia.
- Trial name
- LVHI-FS-TdeA (NCT07691723)
- Testing
- Low-volume high-intensity race-pace finswimming training
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Vicosa
the Aim of This Study Was to Evaluate the Effect of a Custom Occlusal Splint on Swimming Performance, Stroke Efficiency, and Heart Rate in Master Swimmers, Athletic Performance and the Impact on Performance Factors
Effect of an Occlusal Splint in Swimming Performance
Optimizing sports performance depends on the interaction of physiological, biomechanical, and neuromuscular factors. In recent years, interest has increased in the relationship between stomatognathic function and athletic…
- Trial name
- NCT07699263
- Testing
- occlusal splint
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Valencia
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Myofascial Line Training Effects on Mobility and Endurance in Adolescent Football Players
This study compared the effects of two myofascial chain training programs - the Superficial Posterior Line (PL) and the Spiral Line (SL) - on joint mobility and myofascial isometric endurance in adolescent male football players.
- Trial name
- NCT07699822
- Testing
- Superficial Posterior Line (PL) Myofascial Training, Spiral Line (SL) Myofascial Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University