Clinical trials: Athlete
Fatigue
Alterations in Spiking Following Muscle Fatigue in Volleyball Players
This study aims (1)to investigate the effects of repetitive functional overhead movements targeting shoulder and scapular muscles on glenohumeral and scapular kinematics and muscle activation during the arm cocking and…
- Trial name
- NCT07687550
- Testing
- Upper Extremity Muscle Fatigue Protocol
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Athletic Performance Enhancement, Body Composition Optimization
Effect of Plant vs Animal Protein Supplementation on Body Composition in Youth Soccer Players
This prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial investigates the comparative effects of plant-based protein (soy and rice blend) versus animal-based protein (whey) supplementation on body composition parameters in…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance Enhancement, Body Composition Optimization, Nutritional Supplementation in Athletes
- Trial name
- PLANT-ANIMAL-P (NCT07571720)
- Testing
- Plant-Based Protein Supplement, Animal-Based Protein Supplement (Whey)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Antonio Molina Lopez
Sub-acute Non-specific Low Back Pain
Low Load Blood Flow Restriction Training Versus Traditional Heavy Load Resistance Training in Male Athletes With Sub-acute Non-specific Low Back Pain
his randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of low-load blood flow restriction (LL-BFR) training and traditional heavy-load resistance training (HL-RT) on male athletes with sub-acute non-specific low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07480759
- Testing
- Low Load Blood Flow Restriction Training (LL-BFR), Traditional Heavy Load Resistance Training (HL-RT)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Female Indoor Athletes
The Effects of Vitamin D Supplements on Sports Performance of Female Indoor Elite Athletes
This study is a randomized, double-blind study evaluated the effects of 90 days of vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, on bone mineral density and sports performance in indoor female semiprofessional athletes.
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07748650)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol (Vit D3), Calcium & Vitamine D3
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
Athletes
The Acute Effects of Combined Caffeine and Sodium Bicarbonate Consumption on Isometric Mid-thigh Pull
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of isolated and combined caffeine and sodium bicarbonate consumption on acute isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) strength, and verify whether they are cumulative, neutral or…
- Trial name
- NCT05883046
- Testing
- Performance-Enhancing Substances, Baseline (Control)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bozok University
Ankle Injuries and Disorders
The Immediate Effect of Mobilisation With Movement in Amateur Futsal Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is an increasingly prevalent condition among futsal athletes. Mobilization with Movement (MWM) is a conservative rehabilitation strategy commonly used in this condition.
- Trial name
- NCT04699396
- Testing
- Mobilisation With Movement 1, Mobilisation With Movement 2
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Healthy
Exosome Proteomics to Detect EPO
The role of exosomes in cell signalling has only recently been appreciated and is a hugely exciting and rapidly growing area, and combined with LC-MS/MS proteomics, can overcome traditional barriers to proteomics in doping…
- Trial name
- NCT03700515
- Testing
- Erythropoietin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Morten Hostrup, PhD
Anaerobic Performance, Athletic Performance
Warm-Up Music Tempo and Time-of-Day Effects on Anaerobic Performance in Young Female Volleyball Players
This study examined whether listening to music of different tempo during warm-up is associated with differences in acute jump performance, perceived exertion and handgrip strength in young female volleyball players, and whether…
- Conditions
- Anaerobic Performance, Athletic Performance, Warm-Up Music Tempo, Time-of-Day Effects
- Trial name
- NCT07891858
- Testing
- No Music Warm-Up, Low-Tempo Music Warm-Up, Moderate-Tempo Music Warm-Up
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Dietary Supplements, Heart Rate/Drug Effects
Caffeine and Sodium Citrate Ingestion
A positive ergogenic effect of sodium citrate and caffeine ingestion in a short-term, high-intensity exercise task was shown by several studies. These studies were conducted with healthy, able-bodied subjects.
- Conditions
- Dietary Supplements, Heart Rate/Drug Effects, Lactic Acid/Metabolism, Physical Education and Training/Methods
- Trial name
- NCT01591226
- Testing
- Caffeine, Sodium Citrate, Mannitol
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Hamstring Injury
Chitosan Phonophoresis With Recurrent Hamstring Strain in Athletes
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of adding chitosan phonophoresis as an adjunct to a rehabilitation-based exercise program compared to a rehabilitation-based exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT07544004
- Testing
- CHITOSAN PHONOPHORESIS
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Athletes
Reliability of a Proprioception Test in Swimmers
To evaluate the intra- and inter-rater reliability of a test of active shoulder proprioception with a laser pointer in swimming athletes and to describe the profile of the proprioception measures characterizing the sample…
- Trial name
- NCT04697108
- Testing
- Shoulder reproduction teste assisted by laser pointer
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- São Paulo State University
Hamstring Contractures
Classic and Sham Massage on Psychological and Physical Functional Variables in Athletes
In this study we intend to apply a treatment protocol for hamstrings that can be beneficial for a good recovery. Initially, a sample of athletes with hamstring shortening was chosen.
- Trial name
- MHams (NCT03178604)
- Testing
- Classic massage
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Athlete's Heart
Echocardiographic Characteristics of High Endurance Israeli Athletes
The purpose of this study is to characterize the cardiac adaptive changes of professional Israeli bicyclists by using echocardiography.
- Trial name
- NCT00634335
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soroka University Medical Center
Resting Metabolic Rate, Body Composition
Metabolic Rate, Eating Habits, and Eating Disorder Risk in Young Sport Climbers
The aim of this observational study is to evaluate resting metabolic rate (RMR), body composition, dietary habits, nutrition-related beliefs, and the risk of eating disorders among children and adolescents practicing sport…
- Conditions
- Resting Metabolic Rate, Body Composition, Dietary Habits, Nutrition-Related Beliefs
- Trial name
- NCT07724119
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw Medical University
Leg Injuries
Neuromuscular Training to Reduce Sports Injuries Among Children and Adolescents
Sports-related injuries are a serious concern for physically active children and adolescents. Previous research, including ours at Chicago public high schools, shows our neuromuscular training program, the Knee Injury Prevention…
- Trial name
- KIPP (NCT01406054)
- Testing
- neuromuscular exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Shoulder Pain
Manual Therapy in Chronic Shoulder Pain Treatment
Background: Passive oscillatory mobilizations are often employed by physiotherapists to reduce shoulder pain and increase function. However, there is little data about the neurophysiological effects of these mobilizations.
- Trial name
- NCT03416556
- Testing
- Mobilization to the glenohumeral joint, The manual contact condition, No-contact condition
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Healthy Participants
ACUTE EFFECTS OF INSPIRATORY MUSCLE WARM-UP ON INSPIRATORY MUSCLE STRENGTH DURING AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC EXERCISE IN ATHLETES
Inspiratory muscle warm-up (IMW) is a specific pre-exercise breathing intervention designed to prepare the respiratory muscles before physical activity and potentially enhance exercise performance.
- Trial name
- IMW-AE (NCT07445269)
- Testing
- Inspiratory Muscle Warm-Up (40% MIP)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Groin Injury, Hip Pain Chronic
Reliability of the Doha Agreement Classification of Groin Pain
This study will investigate the reproducibility of a clinical diagnostic classification system for groin pain between two different examiners.
- Conditions
- Groin Injury, Hip Pain Chronic, Adductor Tendinitis, Inguinal Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT03590145
- Testing
- Clinical examination
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Aspetar
Hamstring Tightness, Myofascial Pain
The Effects of Soft Tissue Therapy and Exercise on Hamstring Tightness
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of myofascial decompression (cupping) and neurodynamic sliding technique for the hamstring on Division I Track and Field athletes who complain of hamstring tightness.
- Conditions
- Hamstring Tightness, Myofascial Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03651141
- Testing
- Neurodynamic Sliding, Myofascial Decompression, Diathermy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oklahoma State University
Hamstring Shortening, Short Hamstring Syndrome
Effect of Active and Positional Release on Hamstring Flexibility in Athletes
Hamstring shortening is common in athletes and often causes pain, limited flexibility, and reduced function, which negatively impact performance.
- Trial name
- NCT07167602
- Testing
- Positional Release Therapy, Active Release Therapy, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore