Clinical trials: Athlete Assessment
Aging, Athletic Injuries
Life After Sport: Prior Injury and Sedentary Behavior as Mechanisms of Later Poor Health
Competitive sport increases risk for musculoskeletal injury (e.g., traumatic knee injury) and may position former athletes for early onset of chronic diseases, chronic pain, poor health-related quality of life, and disability.
- Conditions
- Aging, Athletic Injuries, Physical Inactivity, Knee Injuries and Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT05344001
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marquette University
Sports Physical Therapy
The Effects of Kinesio Taping in Archery
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of KT on archery athletes' performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05479084
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Athletic Performance, Testosterone
Study of Testosterone and Athlete Response
Trial objectives and purpose: The primary aim is to study the effects of moderately increased testosterone concentration on aerobic performance (endurance running time to exhaustion), and secondary aims to investigate the effects…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Testosterone, Women's Health: Female Athlete/Female Athlete Triad
- Trial name
- STAR (NCT03210558)
- Testing
- Testosterone cream 1% (Andro-Feme® )
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Vitamin D Deficiency, Spinal Cord Injury
Vitamin D Supplementation in Wheelchair Indoor Athletes
There is a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Switzerland. In indoor-athletes as well as wheelchair users, vitamin D deficiency occurs even more often.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Spinal Cord Injury, Drug Effects, Dietary Supplements
- Trial name
- VitD_SCI (NCT02621320)
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
The Impact of Exercise-Induced Cardiac Remodeling on Myocardial Efficiency
This research study is being conducted to find out how heart function and energy use differ among healthy endurance athletes, individuals who do not exercise regularly, and patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT04580693
- Testing
- PET Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test, Anaerobic Threshold
Double Anaerobic Threshold in Athletes
During an incremental cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) performed with a ramp protocol, it is very important to determine the anaerobic threshold, defined as the point at which the metabolism switches from being predominantly…
- Conditions
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test, Anaerobic Threshold, Athlete
- Trial name
- NCT05770453
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Cardiologico Monzino
Cognition
Targeted Assessment of Cognition and Tactical-performance With Ingested Ketones
The goal of this study is to determine whether consuming a commercially available exogenous ketone supplement (KetoneIQ®) affects cognition, specifically marksmanship, under physical stress (i.e., exhaustive exercise).
- Trial name
- TACTIK (NCT07771790)
- Testing
- KetoneIQ®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Balance Assessment, Performance
The Effect of Hand Position on Balance
This study employed a single-group repeated measures design, conducted in accordance with the STROBE reporting guidelines. Nineteen participants who met the inclusion criteria were recruited.
- Trial name
- NCT07111923
- Testing
- Balance Assesment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Balikesir University
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
Motor Skills Development, Physical Fitness
Korfball-Based Training and Motor Skill Development
The goal of this randomized trial is to find out if an 8-week korfball-based training program can improve lower-body strength and jumping ability in children aged 10-12 years.
- Conditions
- Motor Skills Development, Physical Fitness, Physical Education and Training/Methods
- Trial name
- NCT07140224
- Testing
- Korfball-Based Movement Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Oxidative Stress, Athletes Heart
The Effects of Dark Chocolate Implementation in Elite Athletes
Dark chocolate (DC) is rich in epicatechin which augments nitric oxide (NO) production through endothelium-dependent influences.
- Conditions
- Oxidative Stress, Athletes Heart, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03288623
- Testing
- Dark Chocolate (85% cocoa), White/Milk chocolate (<35% cocoa)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Physical Performance, Cognitive Function
The Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on the Composition of Erythrocyte Membranes in Athletes
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on the Omega-3 Index, erythrocyte membrane composition, cognitive function, hormonal profile, speed, endurance performance, and hematological…
- Conditions
- Physical Performance, Cognitive Function, Sports Nutrition
- Trial name
- OMEGA-PERFORM (NCT07768423)
- Testing
- EPA + DHA supplements
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Sport Injury, Motor Skills Disorders
Neuromuscular Deficits in Jump-Landing Technique in Young Basketball
Basketball is a team sport that requires specific motor skills to develop different technical-tactical actions. Within the specific movements, landings after a jump are very common and require optimal technical performance, good…
- Conditions
- Sport Injury, Motor Skills Disorders, Biomechanical Lesions
- Trial name
- ALFUSABA (NCT05247359)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Brain Health Retired Elite Athletes
Long-term Brain Health of Retired Professional Rugby Players, With a History of Concussion/Head Impact Exposure
There has been significant recent interest on the issue of brain health in athletes. Participation in sports is generally viewed as extremely positive.
- Trial name
- NCT03544346
- Testing
- Exploratory brain and general health assessment
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dublin, Trinity College
Exercise Recovery, Physical Performance Parameters
Effects of Pork Protein on Recovery Following Simulated Fireground Activity
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether consuming pork-based protein before and after physically demanding simulated firefighting activities can improve recovery, physical performance, and cognitive performance in…
- Conditions
- Exercise Recovery, Physical Performance Parameters, Muscle Damage, Cognition
- Trial name
- PORK-FIRE (NCT07819565)
- Testing
- Pork-Based Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals, Plant-Based Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals, Carbohydrate-Focused Lower-Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sam Houston State University
Diet Habit, Body Weight
Sports Nutrition Assessment Program
The NutriEvalUA program is an observational study aiming to assess the nutritional status, body composition, hydration, physical activity, and health indicators in university athletes.
- Conditions
- Diet Habit, Body Weight, Athlete Foot
- Trial name
- NutriEvalUA (NCT07104669)
- Testing
- diet, Physical activity, body composition
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alicante
Metabolic Health, Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
SUSTAINA Study: Effects of Sustainable Diet and Therapeutic Exercise on Health in Young Athletes
The SUSTAINA study aims to evaluate the effects of sustainable dietary programs combined with individualized therapeutic exercise on metabolic health, body composition, and musculoskeletal function in young athletes.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Health, Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), Physical Fitness, Body Composition
- Trial name
- SUSTAINA (NCT07567066)
- Testing
- Behavioral: Nutritional Intervention, Conventional Strength Training, Explosive Strength Training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alicante
Sports Physical Therapy
Throwers Ten Exercise Program Versus Shoulder Strengthening Exercises on Performance in Overhead Throwing Athletes.
Comparative effects of throwers ten exercise program versus shoulder strengthening exercises in overhead throwing athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07438574
- Testing
- throwers ten Exercise program, shouler strengthening exercises:Ballistic six plyometric training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pain, Muscle Strength
Investigation of Acute Effect of ESWT and ESWT+KT on Pain and Grip Strength
The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effect of CT application in combination with ESWT and ESWT on pain and grip strength in athletes/patients with lateral epicondylitis.It is planned that at least 30 athletes aged…
- Conditions
- Pain, Muscle Strength, Lateral Epicondylitis, Kinesio Taping
- Trial name
- NCT03763513
- Testing
- ESWT, Kinesiotaping Application
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Menstrual Cycle, Physical Performance
Menstrual Cycle and Women's Performance
This study examines how different phases of the menstrual cycle are associated with selected performance and musculoskeletal parameters in physically active women aged 18-35 years.
- Conditions
- Menstrual Cycle, Physical Performance, Muscle Strength, Musculoskeletal System
- Trial name
- NCT07462286
- Testing
- Menstrual Cycle Tracking, Performance and Strength Testing, Musculoskeletal Assessment
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic