Clinical trials: ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE, active
Postural Control, Athletic Performance
Core Strength Training, Anthropometry, and Postural Control in Youth Optimist Sailors
Optimist dinghy sailing is a highly demanding youth watersport characterized by prolonged, high-intensity isometric hiking postures and rapid dynamic weight shifts required to preserve boat trim, balance, and sail power output.
- Conditions
- Postural Control, Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness, Core Stability
- Trial name
- NCT07802782
- Testing
- Core Strength Training (CST), Technical Sailing Training (TST)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Foggia
Athletic Performance and Injury Risk
Isometric and Isotonic Hand Strengthening in Competitive Female Badminton Athletes
This randomized clinical trial aims to determine the effects of targeted isometric and isotonic hand strengthening exercises on hand function, dexterity, grip strength and grip endurance in competitive female badminton athletes…
- Trial name
- NCT07438522
- Testing
- Isometric hand strengthening program, Isotonic hand strengthening program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Menstrual Cycle, Exercise
The Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Physical Exercise and Performance
The menstrual cycle implies a basic difference in the biology of women and men but the effect of the hormonal variation on training protocols and physical performance is still not fully understood.
- Conditions
- Menstrual Cycle, Exercise, Women's Health, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT05697263
- Testing
- Periodization of training
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
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
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
Neuroathletic Training, Exercise
Effects of Neuroathletic Training on Judokas' Physical, Cognitive, and Performance Abilities
The primary objective of this project is to comprehensively investigate the effects of the Neuroathletic Training (NAT) approach, integrated into the routine training program, on the physical fitness, cognitive skills, and sports…
- Conditions
- Neuroathletic Training, Exercise, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NAT-Judo (NCT07095153)
- Testing
- Neuroathletic Training (NAT), Routine Judo Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırıkkale University
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
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
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
Scapular Dyskinesis, Handball Players
The Effectiveness of an Exercise Program on Scapulohumeral Rhythm, Range of Motion, and Stability in Young Female Handball Players
This record describes a planned randomized parallel-group trial of a modified Watson-based shoulder exercise program in female handball players.
- Conditions
- Scapular Dyskinesis, Handball Players, Female Athlete
- Trial name
- NCT06875596
- Testing
- Modified Watson-based scapular exercise program, Active Comparator: Standard upper-limb exercise program
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
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
Athletes, Soccer
Relationship of Anthropometric Profile and Fitness Indicators With Sports Performance of Elite Mexican National Team Soccer Players
Relating Anthropometric Profile to Fitness and Sports Performance in Mexican National Team Soccer Players
- Trial name
- ANTHROPERFORMX (NCT06941064)
- Testing
- Anthropometric and sports performance assessment
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Iberoamerican Institute of Sports Science and Human Movement
Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training Versus Blood Flow Restriction Cycling on Pain, Quadriceps Strength, and Functional Outcomes in Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain
This randomized controlled trial compares blood flow restriction (BFR) resistance training (leg press and seated knee extension at 30% 1RM) versus BFR cycling (stationary cycling at low resistance) in 60 athletes (aged 18-40…
- Trial name
- BFR-PFP-RCT (NCT07585305)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training, Blood Flow Restriction Cycling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Sports Performance, Vision, Ocular
Stroboscopic Vision Training in Softball
Enhanced sports performance, in our current world, is being pushed at the professional level and down to school-age children as well. Money is being spent on lessons and equipment to enhance performance.
- Trial name
- NCT04309188
- Testing
- Senaptec Strobe Glasses, Standard softball drills
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Injury;Sports
Optimising Hip Mobility, Hamstring Flexibility and Performance Using Lightback
In athletics, in the sprint and hurdles disciplines, muscle injuries account for a significant proportion of injuries. The hamstrings are particularly vulnerable, accounting for between 12% and 26% of all injuries in these…
- Trial name
- NCT06811883
- Testing
- LIGHTBACK
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Ávila
Healthy Participants
The Effect of α-GPC on Cognitive Function and Sports Performance
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether daily supplementation with Alpha-Glycerophosphocholine (α-GPC) can improve cognitive function and sports performance in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07267845
- Testing
- Alpha-Glycerophosphocholine（α-GPC）
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Nutrabuilding Bio-tech Co., Ltd.
Athletic Performance, Neuromuscular Adaptations
Effects of Different Sled Loads on Sprint and Neuromuscular Performance in Young Male Football Players: An 8-Week Periodized Field Study
The purpose of this 8-week periodized field study is to investigate and compare the acute and chronic effects of three different sled towing loads (10%, 15%, and 20% of body weight [BW]) on sprint performance (5m, 10m, 15m) and…
- Trial name
- NCT07797920
- Testing
- Resisted Sled Sprint Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bitlis Eren University
Menstrual Cycle Phase, Athletic Performance
Balance Training To Enhance Stability And Athletic Performance During The Menstrual Cycle
This study was done to investigate the effect of balance training on improving balance and athletic performance during menstrual cycle in young athletic females Does balance training improve balance and athletic performance…
- Conditions
- Menstrual Cycle Phase, Athletic Performance, Balance Training
- Trial name
- NCT06842212
- Testing
- Balance Training
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- British University In Egypt
Athletic Performance, Exercise
Endurance Trial: Ketone and Carbohydrate Supplementation
This randomized, double-blind, crossover study investigates the effects of exogenous ketone supplementation on physical and cognitive performance in amateur endurance athletes during exhaustive exercise.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Exercise, Ketosis, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT07792876
- Testing
- Carbohydrate beverage, (R)-1,3-butanediol, Standardized evening meal
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Physical Performance and Postural Stability in Healthy Male Basketball Players
PNF Training Effects on Jump and Balance in Basketball Players
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of PNF applications on vertical jump performance and postural control in male basketball players.
- Trial name
- NCT07352163
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merve Keskin