Clinical trials: Athletic Performance, open to volunteers
Physical Fatigue
Effects of Upper Extremity Flywheel Exercises on Skills, Muscle Oxygenation, and Fatigue in Adolescent Basketball
This study will investigate the effects of flywheel exercises targeting the upper extremities on athletic performance, muscle oxygenation, physical fatigue, and muscle strength in adolescent basketball players.
- Trial name
- Flywheel (NCT07331012)
- Testing
- Flywheel Exercises, Traditional Resistance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Vitamin D 25-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency/Insufficiency
Effects of High-Dose Vitamin D on Hormones, Neuromuscular Function, Cognition, and Body Composition in Athletes
This study aims to evaluate the effects of high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation on selected physiological, neuromuscular, and cognitive parameters in athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07641075
- Testing
- Vitamin D supplementation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Athletic Performance, Mental Health
Impact of Mindfulness on Athletic Performance and Functional Movement in Collegiate Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness training program on sports performance and mental health in university basketball players. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT07342816
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Acceptance-Insight-Commitment (MAIC) Program, Psychological Skills Training (PST) Program
- Where
- 2 sites in Macau
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Macau
Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength
Different Drop Height Plyometric Training in Soccer Players
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effects of different drop height plyometric training protocols on lower limb explosive strength, anaerobic power, and change of direction (COD) performance in soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT07484425
- Testing
- Experimental Group 1, Experimental Group 2, Experimental Group 3
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Neuromuscular Function, Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Neuromuscular Function and Performance in Artistic Jump Rope Athletes
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether blood flow restriction training can improve physical function and sports performance in artistic jump rope athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07750977
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Conventional Artistic Jump Rope Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Dynamic Stability, Athletic Performance
Effect of Reactive Balance Training Versus Conventional Balance Training on Dynamic Stability and Change-of-Direction Performance in Competitive Tennis Players
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of reactive balance training versus conventional balance training on dynamic stability and change of direction performance.
- Conditions
- Dynamic Stability, Athletic Performance, Postural Balance
- Trial name
- NCT07590674
- Testing
- Experimental group : Reactive Balance Training, Active comparator ( Conventional Balance Training)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
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
Menstrual Cycle, Oral Contraceptive Use
Effects of the Menstrual Cycle and Oral Contraceptive Use on Health and Performance in Athletes
A review of the sports medicine literature reveals a clear underrepresentation of female athletes in research. In the current era of precision medicine, increasing attention has been directed toward the regulatory roles of…
- Conditions
- Menstrual Cycle, Oral Contraceptive Use, Athlete
- Trial name
- Flow2Perform (NCT07591818)
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana
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
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
Muscle Fatigue (C23.888.592.612.612), Athletic Injuries (C26.857.500.124)
Recovery Optimization Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Injuries in Soccer Players
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if recovery interventions using cold and hot water immersion can reduce the risk of injuries in amateur soccer players.
- Conditions
- Muscle Fatigue (C23.888.592.612.612), Athletic Injuries (C26.857.500.124), Recovery of Function (G11.427.698.620), Cryotherapy (E02.095.301.250)
- Trial name
- NCT06920966
- Testing
- Cold Water Immersion (CWI), Hot water immersion (HWI), Thermography-Guided Immersion (TI)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Healthy
Core Stability Training and Athletic Performance in Amateur Footballers
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a core strengthening program on the athletic performance of amateur football players aged 18 to 35.
- Trial name
- KICK (NCT06815276)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Politécnico e Universitário
Upper Limb Strength, Upper Limb Power
Effect of Upper-limb Plyometric Training Versus Strength Training for Enhancing Serve Velocity, Strength, and Power in Competitive Tennis Players
This study aims to compare the effects of upper-limb plyometric training and traditional strength training on serve velocity, muscular strength, and power in competitive tennis players.
- Conditions
- Upper Limb Strength, Upper Limb Power, Upper Limb Serve Velocity
- Trial name
- ULPT-ST (NCT07584941)
- Testing
- Upper limb Plyometric Training, Conventional Strength Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Nutrition, Sports
Effects of Sulforaphane Supplementation on Athletic Performance
Considering the promising effects observed and the scarce and incipient scientific background of SFN in sports, the present study aims to evaluate the effects of SFN supplementation on fatigue, EIMD and recovery in trained…
- Trial name
- NCT07343518
- Testing
- Fatigue protocol
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maia
Fatigue, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Functional and Performance Determinants in Climbers: Examining the Role of Mobility, Stability, and Fatigue Across Proficiency Levels
The primary objective is to understand how motor skills and fatigue affect climbing performance in indoor and outdoor climbers, also comparing elite and amateur climbers.
- Conditions
- Fatigue, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome, Climbing Injuries, Cognitive Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT06830655
- Testing
- Fatigue Protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
Athletic Performance
Acute Effects of Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training in Elite Male Volleyball Players
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the acute effects of a single session of functional inspiratory muscle training on muscle oxygenation, exercise capacity, dynamic balance, and agility in elite male volleyball players…
- Trial name
- NCT07763002
- Testing
- Functional Inspiratory Muscle Training With POWERbreathe
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Athletic Performance, Soccer
The Effect of a Training Programme in the Variation of Fitness Parameters, Physiological, Hematological and Biochemical Indicators of Soccer Players During the Preseason Period
The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of varying friendly match-play exposure during the late pre-season on physiological, biochemical, and performance adaptations in soccer players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Soccer, Muscle Damage, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT07170930
- Testing
- Friendly Match-Play Exposure: extended vs. limited
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emmanouil D. Zacharakis
Athletic Performance, Neuromuscular Training
Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players
Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Trial name
- NCT07591675
- Testing
- Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training, Traditional Strength Training Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness
NASM OPT for Pectoral Enhancement and Breast Firmness
This RCT investigates a 12-week NASM OPT program targeting pectoral muscle strength, breast aesthetics (firmness, lift, chest circumference), and low back pain in 120 non-athletic women.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness, Breast Sagging
- Trial name
- BreastFirmne (NCT06977919)
- Testing
- NASM OPT Program, General Exercise
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sistan and Baluchestan
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