Clinical trials: Athletic Performance
Muscle Weakness, Sports Performance
Light Therapy and Electrical Stimulation on Functional Performance in Volleyball Athletes
Background: Volleyball players constantly perform vertical jumps, the higher the height of the jump is better sports performance of these players. Several methods have been tested to improve jumping performance in these players.
- Trial name
- NCT02443701
- Testing
- Exercise, LASER, NMES
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro de Traumatologia do Esporte
Fascia
Exercises Directed To Dynamic Stiffness Of The Thoracolumbar Region And Performance Of Amateur Runners
Introduction: Worldwide, the number of amateurs runners is growing exponentially, with consequent increase in musculoskeletal injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT05760664
- Testing
- Group Experimental/Fascial Fitness
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the State of Santa Catarina
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 Injuries
Validity of an Upper Extremity Physical Performance Test Battery in Healthy Athletes
This project comprises two studies; a cross-sectional study and a prospective study. 1. The cross-sectional study aims to develop and validate a new sport-specific test battery (PROMs, analytical and physical performance tests)…
- Trial name
- VAL_PPT_H (NCT06153121)
- Testing
- Physical performance test - Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST), Physical performance test - modified Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (m-CKCUEST), Physical performance test - Seated Seated Single Arm Shot Put Test (SSASPT)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Fatigue Recovery, Sport Performance
Vibrational Percussion Massage Improves Rectus Femoris Mechanical Properties and Sports Performance in Physically Active Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if vibrational percussion massage (VPM) improves rectus femoris mechanical properties and sports performance after muscle fatigue in physically active adults.
- Conditions
- Fatigue Recovery, Sport Performance, Muscle, MyotonPRO
- Trial name
- NCT07580313
- Testing
- Vibrational percussion massage
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng Kung University
Resistance Exercise Performance, Cognitive Functions
Dose-Response Effects of Short-Term Ashwagandha on Anaerobic Exercise and Cognitive Function in Resistance-Trained Athletes
Ashwagandha (ASH) is an herbal supplement derived from the Withania somnifera plant. It is commonly described as an adaptogen, a substance thought to help the body cope with physical and psychological stress.
- Conditions
- Resistance Exercise Performance, Cognitive Functions, Anaerobic Performance, Dietary Supplementation Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- ASH (NCT07853274)
- Testing
- Low-dose Ashwagandha Supplement, High-dose Ashwagandha Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jacksonville State University
Sport Performance, Biomechanics
Strength and Plyometric Training in Swimming
A total of 18 participants are planned to be included in the study. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups in the order of their arrival.
- Conditions
- Sport Performance, Biomechanics, Plyometric Exercises, Strength Training Effects
- Trial name
- NCT07096492
- Testing
- Standard Swimming Training, Plyometric Training, Strength Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Lower-Limb Asymmetry, Athletic Performance
Strength- and Velocity-Oriented Unilateral Training in Male Collegiate Team-Sport Players
This randomized, parallel-group study evaluated the effects of an 8-week unilateral resistance training program with strength- and velocity-oriented loading on limb-specific load-velocity relationships and lower-limb asymmetry in…
- Conditions
- Lower-Limb Asymmetry, Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07801885
- Testing
- Strength-Oriented Unilateral Resistance Training, Velocity-Oriented Unilateral Resistance Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South China Normal University
Sport Injury, Healthy
Musculoskeletal Injuries, Sports Performance, Sports Specialization, and Quality of Life in Young Athletes
The primary aim of this observational cohort study is to assess sports specialization, sports performance, history of injuries (prevalence, types, areas, duration) and quality of life in young healthy athletes aged 8-16 from…
- Conditions
- Sport Injury, Healthy, Injury;Sports, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT06325228
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 373 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
Athletic Performance, Muscle Oxygenation
Effects of Core and Inspiratory Muscle Training on Muscle Oxygenation and Athletic Performance İn Young Soccer Players
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of core training and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on muscle oxygenation and athletic performance in youth male soccer players aged 15-18.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Muscle Oxygenation, Respiratory Function
- Trial name
- NCT07657065
- Testing
- Core Training Program, Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Physical Disability, Intellectual Impairment
HIIT Versus High-Volume Training in Competitive Para Swimmers
This study compared the effects of four weeks of reduced-volume high-intensity interval training and higher-volume moderate-intensity swimming training on repeated-sprint ability, physiological responses, and body composition in…
- Conditions
- Physical Disability, Intellectual Impairment, Athletic Performance, Exercise Training
- Trial name
- NCT07862036
- Testing
- Reduced-Volume High-Intensity Interval Swimming Training, Higher-Volume Moderate-Intensity Swimming Training
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Youth, Sport Performance
THE EFFECTS OF CORRECTIVE EXERCISE AND KT APPLICATIONS IN YOUNG BASKETBALL PLAYERS
The main objective of this research is to comparatively examine the effects of corrective exercise programs and kinesio taping (KT) applications on performance parameters and functional mobility in adolescent male basketball…
- Trial name
- KT:KINESIOTAPE (NCT07358936)
- Testing
- Kinesiotape, Corrective Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vedat Göken
Postural Imbalance, Muscle Weakness
Effects of Corrective Exercises in Adolescent Fencers
The goal is to learn if a Functional Corrective Training (FCT) exercise program improves posture, core muscle endurance, jumping ability, and reaction time in adolescent fencers.
- Conditions
- Postural Imbalance, Muscle Weakness, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- FMS exercise (NCT06927778)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Healthy
The Effects of Astaxanthin on Physiological Anti-fatigue and Sports Performance: an Integrated Study From the Application of Laboratory Human Sports Platform to Simulated Competitions
To address the rapid recovery needs in intensive badminton competitions, this 2-year study evaluates Astaxanthin (AST) as a potential ergogenic aid.
- Trial name
- NCT07630870
- Testing
- Astaxanthin
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Hypertension, Pulmonary, Altitude Sickness
Efficacy Study of Riociguat and Its Effects on Exercise Performance and Pulmonary Artery Pressure at High Altitude
During ascent to high altitude there is a physiologic response to hypoxia that results in an elevated pulmonary arterial pressure associated with decreased exercise performance, altitude-induced pulmonary hypertension, and high…
- Trial name
- NCT02024386
- Testing
- Riociguat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Richard Moon
Athletic Performance, Plyometric Exercise
A Randomized Crossover Study on Diverse Training Methods to Enhance University Athletes' Performance and Health
The goal of this randomized crossover study is to investigate the effects of plyometric training, functional training, and whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) on athletic performance and health in university…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Plyometric Exercise, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT06546605
- Testing
- Whole-Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (WB-EMS) Training, Plyometric Training, Functional Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Macau
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Macau
Athletic Performance
Effect of Foot Core Exercises on Jump Performance in Professional Volleyball Players
Brief Summary The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of foot core exercises on jump performance in professional volleyball players. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups.
- Trial name
- FCJUMP (NCT07407478)
- Testing
- Strength Training Program, Foot Core Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mudanya University
Athletic Performance, Football Players
Plyometrics vs PAPE Training in Football: Effects on Agility, Explosive Power and Speed
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of 8 week plyometric training and post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) training on explosive power, agility, acceleration and sprint speed, muscle strength and…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Football Players, Sports Performance, Sports Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07072715
- Testing
- PAPE Training, Plyometric Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI), Mucosal Immunity
Fermented Milk Drink With Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei Strain Shirota Helps Triathletes With Cold-Like Symptoms Before and After a Race
This study aims to evaluate whether a fermented milk drink containing the probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LCS), commonly found in Yakult®, can help reduce upper respiratory symptoms in triathletes…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI), Mucosal Immunity, Systemic Inflammation, Depressive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT06970964
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Soccer, Exercise
Effects of the FIFA11+ Warm-up Program on Speed, Agility, and Vertical Jump Performance in Adult Female Amateur Soccer Players
This study is being conducted for a master's dissertation. Our goal is to determine if there are physical performance benefits to performing the FIFA11+ soccer warm-up program in adult female soccer players over an eight week…
- Conditions
- Soccer, Exercise, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- FIFA (NCT03683758)
- Testing
- FIFA11+, 'Usual' Soccer Warm-up
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia