Clinical trials: Athlete
Autonomic Dysfunction
PD2i Analysis of Heart Rate Variability in Competitive Sports
This is a double blind observational analysis of changes in heart rate variability using PD2i analyser in competitive athletes during strenuous exercise and competition.
- Trial name
- PACA (NCT01249248)
- Testing
- PD2i Analyzer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Mental Fatigue, Recovery
Effects of Different Nap Durations on Volleyball Performance and EEG Activity Following Mental Fatigue
Mental fatigue is known to impair cognitive and physical performance in athletes, but the effectiveness of different nap durations in counteracting these effects remains unclear.
- Conditions
- Mental Fatigue, Recovery, Volleyball, Sport Performance
- Trial name
- MFNAP (NCT07700576)
- Testing
- Mental Fatigue Induction, Control Condition, Daytime Nap 20 Minutes
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy
Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy (PT)is Prevalent in Participants of Several Sports.A Three-arm, Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial Will be Conducted. We Want to Compare the Clinical Effectiveness of ESWT Alone, ESWT Combined With Hyaluronic Acid, and ESWT Combined With PRP in Athletes With PT
Chronic patellar tendinopathy is highly prevalent among youth, amateur, and elite athletes, with rates reaching 30-40% in high-performance populations.
- Trial name
- NCT07819968
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Hyaluronic Acid (HA), Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Exercise Adaptation, Aerobic Capacity
AEROBIC ADAPTATION AND BIOMARKER RESPONSES IN COMBAT ATHLETES
This randomized controlled study investigates the effects of sport-specific training on aerobic adaptation and circulating biomarker responses in trained combat athletes.
- Conditions
- Exercise Adaptation, Aerobic Capacity, Athletic Performance, Combat Sports Training
- Trial name
- AERO-BIO (NCT07473440)
- Testing
- SPORT-SPECIFIC CONDITIONING PROGRAM
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adiyaman University
Recovery Methods, Muscle Fatigue
Combined tDCS and Pneumatic Compression for Recovery After a 10K Run
This study will examine how two recovery methods-pneumatic compression (PC) applied to the legs and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) applied to the head-help athletes recover after a 10-kilometer (10K) run.
- Conditions
- Recovery Methods, Muscle Fatigue, Exercise Performance Recovery, Endurance Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07333404
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Normatec Pneumatic Compression
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Exercise Performance of Fit Athletes, Exercise Performance
Effect of the Combination of Nitrate and Caffeine on Critical Power In Trained Male Cyclists
This study is investigating the independent and combined effects of acute dietary nitrate and caffeine supplementation on performance during a 3-minute all-out cycling test in trained male cyclists.
- Conditions
- Exercise Performance of Fit Athletes, Exercise Performance, Cycling Performance
- Trial name
- BEET (NCT07501806)
- Testing
- Dietary Nitrate, Caffeine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lindenwood University
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome in Professional Athletes: A Multidisciplinary Study
to examine the relationship between repeated concussions and late decline of brain function. In addition, all participants agreeing to participate in the study will be asked to will their brains to The Krembil Neuroscience Centre…
- Trial name
- NCT03218332
- Testing
- Biomarkers for detecting possible CTE invivo
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Sports Injuries, Social Impact
Development Study of Pain Monitoring and Injury Impact Scale
This study introduced and validated the Pain Monitoring and Injury Impact Scale for Athletes (PAMIIS), developed to address the lack of a comprehensive tool in Turkish for assessing injury-related pain and its multidimensional…
- Conditions
- Sports Injuries, Social Impact, Psychological Impact of Injury
- Trial name
- PAMIIS (NCT06955364)
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 268 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Ligament Injury
Do Oral Contraceptives Protect Against ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
The purpose of this research study is to examine the impact of one type of commonly used birth control pill on blood levels of relaxin and measure changes in knee movement to determine whether there are changes in joint…
- Trial name
- OC (NCT04899778)
- Testing
- Oral Contraceptive Pill, norethindrn a-e estradiol-iron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Pelvic Floor Disorders
A Mobile Application for Female Athletes With Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions (ACTITUD2.0)
Pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFD) are especially prevalent among females. As conservative management, strengthening pelvic floor (PF) musculature under health supervision, regard an important research line.
- Trial name
- NCT06814743
- Testing
- Pelvic floor exercises program guided with an intravaginal biofeedback device, Pelvic floor exercises program, Information about pelvic floor and communication with health professionals
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- University of the Balearic Islands
Healthy Athletes
CD71 in Dried Blood Spots in Healthy Males
Understand the effect of recombinant EPO (rEPO) boosting and microdosing on the hematological module of the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) Measure the change in CD71 longitudinally in subjects from both cohorts Assess whether…
- Trial name
- NCT04073849
- Testing
- EPOGEN® (epoetin alfa), Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory
Physical Performance, Muscle Strength
Effects of the FIFA 11+ Kids Warm-Up Program on Physical Performance in Youth Judo Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the FIFA 11+ Kids warm-up program improves physical performance in young judo athletes. The study includes children aged about 10 to 14 who regularly practice judo.
- Conditions
- Physical Performance, Muscle Strength, Explosive Power, Neuromuscular Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07487558
- Testing
- FIFA 11+ Kids Warm-Up Program, Judo-Specific Warm-Up
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ahmet Mor
Musculoskeletal Pain, Ankle Injuries
Video Aided Mindful Deep Breathing for Pain Management
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is the most common musculoskeletal injury in sports and the rate of CAI accounts for 85% of ankle injuries.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Ankle Injuries, Joint Instability
- Trial name
- NCT04812158
- Testing
- standard ankle physiotherapy or rehabilitation for chronic ankle instability
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Back in the Game: a Smartphone Application to Support Athletes Returning to Sport After Serious Injury
Returning to sport is one of the primary concerns of athletes following injury. Yet, after serious injury, up to 50% of athletes do not return to competitive sport.
- Trial name
- BANG (NCT03959215)
- Testing
- Back in the Game, Usual rehabilitation care
- Where
- 7 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Physical Fitness, Hormonal Response
Effects of Powerlifting-Based Training in Athletes
This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effects of a weightlifting-based training program on hormonal, metabolic, and lipid profile parameters in athletes.
- Conditions
- Physical Fitness, Hormonal Response, Metabolic Parameters
- Trial name
- PLBT-ATH (NCT07398248)
- Testing
- Powerlifting-Based Training, Usual Basketball Training, Blood Sampling and Laboratory Analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ramazan Erdoğan
Healthy
Impact of Nutrition Education and Whey Supplementation on Body Composition and Endurance Performance of Athletes
Objectives of study are: Examining the influence of nutrition education/counseling on overall dietary protein consumption. Change in body composition parameters (body mass in kg, BMI kg/m2, fat mass(kg), fat free mass(kg)…
- Trial name
- NCT06682715
- Testing
- whey protein, maltodextrin, nutrition education
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
Concussion, Brain, Dynamic Vision Tests
A Comparison of Dynamic Vision Between College Athletes & Controls
The purpose of this study is to establish baseline reference values for tests of static and dynamic visual acuity and gaze stabilization in collegiate athletes and non-athletes, and to determine if there are differences in vision…
- Trial name
- NCT05819489
- Testing
- Dynamic Vision Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California State University, Northridge
Injury Leg, Injury, Knee
Serial Movement Assessment in Collegiate Athletes Who Perform Injury Prevention Training
Athletic injury can result in decreased athletic performance or removal from sport participation. There may also be psychological and financial impacts of athletic injury.
- Conditions
- Injury Leg, Injury, Knee, Injury;Sports, Injury, Ankle
- Trial name
- NCT04748718
- Testing
- Exercise-based injury prevention program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northern Vermont University
Judo Performance, Balance
Core Endurance and Throw Performance in Young Judokas
This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the association between core endurance, medicine ball throw performance, and static balance in young male judokas aged 10-13 years.
- Conditions
- Judo Performance, Balance, Explosive Power, Core Endurance
- Trial name
- JUDO-CORE (NCT07586020)
- Testing
- McGill's Core Endurance Test Battery, Backward Overhead Medicine Ball Throw, Flamenco Balance Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Iron Deficiencies, Low Ferritin
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Ability of Lactoferrin to Modulate Iron Homeostasis and Exercise Performance in Exercising Females
This randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial will evaluate the effects of human lactoferrin supplementation combined with low-dose iron on iron status, aerobic performance, and lactate metabolism in exercising women…
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiencies, Low Ferritin, Iron Deficiency, Exercise Performance of Fit Athletes
- Trial name
- EFF (NCT07546591)
- Testing
- Lactoferrin 100 mg, Lactoferrin 300 mg, Iron Supplementation (5 mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lindenwood University