Clinical trials: Athletics
Boxing, Athletic Performance
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Promotes Punching and Movement Speed in Elite Male Boxers
This study investigates whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a safe and non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can improve punching and movement speed in elite male boxers.
- Conditions
- Boxing, Athletic Performance, tDCS
- Trial name
- NCT07862166
- Testing
- Anodal tDCS over M1, Anodal tDCS over DLPFC
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Sport University
Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Injuries
Total Intravenous Anesthesia With Propofol vs. General Anesthesia in Outpatient Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgeries
This study is comparing total intravenous anesthesia with propofol with a regional nerve block against general anesthesia with a regional nerve block on the primary endpoint of time to meet discharge criteria.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Orthopedic Disorder, Sports Injury
- Trial name
- TIVA (NCT04793022)
- Testing
- TIVA with Propofol, Inhaled Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carilion Clinic
Athletic Performance, Muscle Fatigue
Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Use in Professional Soccer Players During a State Championship
This study aims to investigate the effects of whole-body photobiomodulation on professional soccer players during a state championship.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Muscle Fatigue, Muscle Strength, Sports
- Trial name
- WBPBM-PSC (NCT07224646)
- Testing
- Whole-Body Photobiomodulation (PBM) (Active PBM)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Relaxation Therapy, Stress, Psychological
Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Stress and Bowling Skills in Medium Fast Bowlers
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 4-week Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) protocol can manage psychological stress and improve performance in male cricket medium-fast bowlers aged 16-30 years.
- Conditions
- Relaxation Therapy, Stress, Psychological, Athletic Performance, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT07731464
- Testing
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), Traditional Training / Active Comparator
- Where
- 4 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Neuromuscular Control, Healthy
RIIP REPS Neuromuscular Training
The purpose of this study is to assess both the feasibility and efficacy of a 6-week mobile-application-based neuromuscular training program in high school athletes by measuring adherence rates and examining changes in agility…
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Control, Healthy, Athletic Performance and Injury Risk
- Trial name
- NCT07221305
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Control Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Athletes
Effects of Clinical Interventions for the Management of Late Start
Introduction: Late-onset muscle pain (DOMS) is characterized by a type of temporary muscle damage, common after high-intensity exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT04628403
- Testing
- massage, lasertherapy, shock waves
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- São Paulo State University
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
Healthy
Effect of Hibiscus Tea and Green Tea Supplements on Athletic Performance, Blood Pressure, Muscle Damage Indices and Oxidative Stress
This study evaluated effect of Hibiscus tea and green tea supplements on athletic performance, blood pressure, muscle damage indices and oxidative stress in male athletes 18-35 years old and cardiovascular disease prevention…
- Trial name
- NCT02637570
- Testing
- Hibiscus tea, green tea
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Healthy, Athletic Performance
Weighted-Vest Versus Bodyweight Plyometric Training in Youth Female Soccer Players
Lower extremity strength, explosive power, dynamic balance and functional movement quality are important determinants of performance and injury prevention in soccer.
- Trial name
- NCT07705087
- Testing
- Body-Weight Plyometrics, Additional Loaded Plyometric, Routine Football Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Athletic Performance
Individualized Physical Conditioning Based on Heart Rate Variability and Workload Monitoring in Table Tennis Players
This study compares two 12-week conditioning programs in 48 competitive table tennis players. Players were randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group.
- Trial name
- NCT07862192
- Testing
- Individualized conditioning program, Standardized conditioning program
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Low Back Pain, Myofascial Pain
Effect of Dynamic Cupping & Myofascial Release on Pain, ROM and Performance in Athletes With Low Back Pain
Data will be collected at Pakistan Sports Board Lahore. Study design will be Randomized Clinical Trial. Sample size is 28. Population will be divided into two Groups by Convinient Sampling Technique.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Myofascial Pain, Back Strain
- Trial name
- NCT05978765
- Testing
- Dry Cupping, Myofascial Release
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Body Weight Changes, Athletic Performance
Whey Protein Supplementation in High School Athletes
The overall aim of this project is to compare protein supplementation on performance, recovery, and body composition changes in adolescent soccer players between the whey protein and the control group in response to the…
- Conditions
- Body Weight Changes, Athletic Performance, Recovery, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT05589129
- Testing
- Whey Protein Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Physical Performance, Athletic Performance
Effects of Low-Intensity Blood Flow Restriction Training on Strength and Kicking Performance in Taekwondo Athletes
This study aims to investigate the effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction training (LI-BFRT) on lower-limb strength and kicking performance in taekwondo athletes.
- Trial name
- BFRT (NCT07538037)
- Testing
- LI-BFRT, HIRT
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Low Level Laser Therapy, Performance
Photobiomodulation in Different Doses on Strength Capacities and Functional Performance
Background: Photobiomodulation has been explored for years, with wide clinical use for wound healing and analgesia in varied orthopedic conditions, but the number of research and clinical use has increased during the last decade.
- Conditions
- Low Level Laser Therapy, Performance, Sport
- Trial name
- NCT03860766
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Athletic Performance
Stool Microbiome, Pathogens, and Infectious Agents Among Olympic and Elite Athletes
This research is being done to investigate fecal microbiome and metabolome as well as serum analytes and single nucleotide polymorphisms in Olympic athletes in comparison with other elite athletes.
- Trial name
- TRMC-Bio (NCT02818413)
- Testing
- Biospecimen collection and questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Heat Stroke
Development of an Active Heat Dissipation Device Based on Thermoelectric Cooling Technology: Aiming to Improve Endurance Sports Performance
This project investigates the effectiveness of pre-exercise active cooling using a temperature-controlled cooling vest in reducing heat-related physiological strain during endurance-type aerobic exercise in non-regularly trained…
- Trial name
- DAHDD-TCT (NCT07539714)
- Testing
- TEC Vest, No Pre-Cooling (Without Vest), Water Cooled Vest
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University
Interoception, Perceived Stress
Interoceptive Awareness, Perceived Stress, and Physical Performance in Sport Sciences Students
This cross-sectional observational study examined the relationships between interoceptive awareness, perceived stress, state and trait anxiety, sleep quality, and physical performance indicators in university-level sport sciences…
- Conditions
- Interoception, Perceived Stress, Anxiety, Sleep Quality
- Trial name
- NCT07696234
- Testing
- Psychological and Physical Performance Assessment Battery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Patellar Tendinopathy
Effects of HMB and Rehabilitation Program in Athletes With Patellar Tendinopathy
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluates the effects of oral beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation combined with an eccentric exercise and extracorporeal shockwave rehabilitation…
- Trial name
- HMB_TEN (NCT07466407)
- Testing
- Eccentric exercise and extracorporeal shock wave therapy, Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Healthy
Validity and Reliability of Jump Height
The primary objective is to test intratester and intertester reliability of maximum jump height using the sensor Orthelligent Pro.
- Trial name
- NCT05024396
- Testing
- maximum jump height
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Athletic Injuries
Effects on In-Game Decision Making Processes
This study aims to investigate the effects of analytical thinking skills and reaction speed on performance in female football players.
- Trial name
- NCT06814691
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital