Clinical trials: Athletic Performance Enhancement
Adolescent Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength Development
Effects of Back Squat Exercise with or Without Blood Flow Restriction in Healthy Adolescent Basketball Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training compared to traditional high-intensity training in adolescent basketball players aged 16-18.
- Conditions
- Adolescent Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength Development, Jump Height Improvement, Ground Reaction Force (GRF) Enhancement
- Trial name
- BFR (NCT06684093)
- Testing
- Back squat with Blood flow restriction machine, Back squats
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Athletic Performance Enhancement, Neuromuscular Performance in Athletes
Acute Effects of Neuroathletic Training-Integrated Resistance Training in Collegiate Athletes
This study investigated the acute and short-term effects of neuroathletic training (NAT)-integrated resistance training compared with conventional resistance training on physical and neuromuscular performance in collegiate…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance Enhancement, Neuromuscular Performance in Athletes, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- NAT-RT (NCT07782606)
- Testing
- Conventional Lower-Extremity Resistance Training, Neuroathletic Training-Integrated Resistance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Sports Performance, Injury Prevention
Effect of Whole-body Photobiomodulation on Muscular Performance Enhancement.
Introduction: Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is based on the emission of light ranging from red to near-infrared spectra by different devices based on diode lasers or light-emitting diodes.
- Conditions
- Sports Performance, Injury Prevention, Muscle Damage, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- WBPME (NCT05989815)
- Testing
- Muscle damage protocol training, Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Athletic Performance Enhancement (Kickboxing), Anaerobic Performance
β-Alanine for Kickboxing Anaerobic Performance
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel-group trial will evaluate whether four weeks of β-alanine (BA) supplementation improves sport-specific anaerobic performance, neuromuscular power, and strength endurance…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance Enhancement (Kickboxing), Anaerobic Performance, Strength Endurance, Neuromuscular Power
- Trial name
- BA-KAST (NCT07319052)
- Testing
- β-Alanine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Salih ÇABUK
Athletic Injuries
Machine Learning-Guided Training for Elite Athletes (MLGT)
Plaintext The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a personalized training protocol driven by machine learning can successfully reduce time-loss sports injuries and enhance athletic performance in elite athletes.
- Trial name
- MLGT (NCT07683091)
- Testing
- Adaptive Machine Learning Workload Optimization
- Where
- 2 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Debre Berhan University
Physical Performance Enhancement, Motor Skills Development
Turkish Folk Dance Exercises in Core Stabilization, Balance, and Agility Training for U14 Football Players
This study aims to examine the effects of integrating Turkish folk dance exercises into the training routines of U14 football players on their kinesthetic sense, balance, agility, core stabilization, and flexibility.
- Conditions
- Physical Performance Enhancement, Motor Skills Development, Agility, Balance, and Core Stabilization in Youth Athletes
- Trial name
- NCT07005739
- Testing
- Turkish Folk Dance-Based Exercise Program
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Injury of Body Region, Performance Enhancement
Multicomponent Exercise Program Effects on Performance and Injury Reduction in Recreational Runners
Study aim was to evaluate effectiveness of two home-based exercise programs upon athletic performance, physical parameters and injury reduction in recreational runners.
- Conditions
- Injury of Body Region, Performance Enhancement, Aerobic Fitness (VO2max), Muscle Strength Development
- Trial name
- NCT07741539
- Testing
- Multicomponent Exercise Program, Traditional Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe 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
tDCS, Golf Specific Performance
Wearable tDCS and Acute Golf Shot Performance
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been investigated as an ergogenic aid for two decades, but most sport evidence comes from laboratory stimulators operated by experimenters.
- Conditions
- tDCS, Golf Specific Performance, Athletic Performance Enhancement, Healthy Volunteer
- Trial name
- NCT07839910
- Testing
- Wearable transcranial direct current stimulation (Halo Sport 2)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Physical Function, Muscle Adaptations, and Performance in Roller Skaters
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects of adding blood flow restriction training to regular roller skating training on neuromuscular function under non-fatigued and fatigued conditions, muscle morphology, body…
- Trial name
- NCT07736157
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Roller Skating Training, Standardized Roller Skating Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
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
Athletic Performance, Athletic Performance Enhancement
Bench Press During Squat Conditioning and PAPE
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether adding a moderate-load bench press exercise during the recovery periods between sets of back squats affects subsequent jumping performance in competitive male basketball…
- Trial name
- NCT07765732
- Testing
- Back Squat Conditioning Activity, Bench Press During Inter-Set Recovery
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
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
Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness
NASM OPT for Gluteal Enhancement in Non-Athletic Women: An RCT
This RCT evaluates a 12-week NASM OPT program targeting gluteal muscle strength, hip aesthetics (shape, lift, circumference), and low back pain in 120 non-athletic women.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Muscle Weakness, Body Image Disturbance
- Trial name
- GlutealEnhan (NCT06977958)
- Testing
- NASM OPT Group, General Exercise Group
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sistan and Baluchestan
Ischemic Preconditioning, Aerobic Capacity
Research on the Enhancement of Aerobic Metabolic Energy Supply Capacity by Ischemic Preconditioning.
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate whether IPC can improve aerobic capacity during exercise. The primary question it aims to answer is: Does IPC enhance the aerobic capacity of athletes? The researchers will…
- Trial name
- NCT07170774
- Testing
- Ischemic Preconditioning
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ziyue Ou
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
Functional Ankle Instability
Effects of Taping on Performance in Adolescent Volleyball Players With Patient-Reported Ankle Instability
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of different types of taping application to functional performancein adolescent volleyball players with functional ankle instability.
- Trial name
- NCT07165613
- Testing
- Kinesiotape, Dynamic tape
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Myofascial Line Training Effects on Mobility and Endurance in Adolescent Football Players
This study compared the effects of two myofascial chain training programs - the Superficial Posterior Line (PL) and the Spiral Line (SL) - on joint mobility and myofascial isometric endurance in adolescent male football players.
- Trial name
- NCT07699822
- Testing
- Superficial Posterior Line (PL) Myofascial Training, Spiral Line (SL) Myofascial Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Dietary Supplement, Sports Performance
Caffeine Mouth Rinsing at Different Doses in Female Team-Sport Athletes: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Objective: To evaluate the effects of different caffeine mouth rinse concentrations (1%, 2%, and 3%) on Running Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) performance in female team-sport athletes. Main Questions: 1.
- Trial name
- MORISINGFEMALE (NCT07129863)
- Testing
- Experimental: Low mouth rinse caffeine concentration (1%), Moderate caffeine concentration (2% caffeine solution weight/volume)., High caffeine concentration (3% caffeine solution weight/volume).
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Microdosed Plyometric Training on Lower-Limb Neuromuscular Function and Sport-Specific Performance in Rope-Skipping Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two ways of scheduling plyometric training in rope-skipping athletes. The study will examine whether short and frequent training sessions have different effects on lower-limb muscle…
- Trial name
- MPPT (NCT07740096)
- Testing
- Microdosed Plyometric Training, Traditional Concentrated Plyometric Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chongqing Normal University