Clinical trials: Athletics
Athletic Performance
Sequence-Dependent Performance Adaptations Following Myofascial Chain Training in Youth Football Players
This study looked at whether the order of two different types of muscle-and-connective-tissue ("myofascial chain") training affects how young football players improve their jumping power and balance.
- Trial name
- NCT07665138
- Testing
- Posterior chain myofascial training, Spiral chain myofascial training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Computer-user Training
Kinesiotaping on Hand Function in Computer Users
This study aims to investigate whether kinesio taping contributes to improved hand function in individuals who frequently use computers.
- Trial name
- NCT06965907
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
The Study Investigates the Efficacy of Core Stability Training on Core Endurance and Kinetic Chain Function and Dynamic Balance in Healthy Adult Soccer Players, Core Stability
Efficacy of Core Stability Training on Endurance, Kinetic Chain Function, and Dynamic Balance in Soccer Players
Background: The core has two functions, both critical to soccer performance. The first is to provide proximal stability, allowing efficient mobility at the distal parts.
- Conditions
- The Study Investigates the Efficacy of Core Stability Training on Core Endurance and Kinetic Chain Function and Dynamic Balance in Healthy Adult Soccer Players, Core Stability, Dynamic Balance, Kinetic Chain Function
- Trial name
- NCT07326956
- Testing
- Core stability exercises, Regular soccer training
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Sports Injury
Prevalence and Profiles of Sports Injury in Taiwanese Adolescent Baseball Players
To investigate prevalence and profile of sports injury in Taiwanese adolescent baseball players in a longitudinal study.
- Trial name
- NCT00174031
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Athletic Injuries
Functional and Performance Effects of a 4-week Weightlifting Program in Highly Trained Adolescent Basketball Athletes
Weightlifting is an increasingly used intervention in the sport field to improve both function and performance outcomes. However, the effects in a pediatric and adolescent population are not well described, and require further…
- Trial name
- NCT05824780
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Sport Injury
Epidemiology of Injuries in Elite Badminton Players: a Prospective Study
Objective: To determine the incidence and characteristics of injuries in elite badminton players over a competitive season. Design: 12-months prospective cohort study Setting: The French National Institute of Sport, Expertise…
- Trial name
- BADINSEP (NCT04181242)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Concussion, Brain, Sports Injury
Wearables in Rugby Union: A Protocol for Multimodal Digital Sports-related Concussion Assessment
The investigators aim to use a repeated measures observational study utilising a battery of multimodal assessment tools (symptom, cognitive, visual, motor).
- Trial name
- NCT04938570
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Rehabilitation, ACL Reconstruction
Neuromuscular Intervention Targeted to Mechanisms of ACL Load in Female Athletes
The overall goal of this project is to reduce risk of second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in vulnerable populations (active athletes between 14 = 24 years old) through the identification of relative injury risk groups…
- Trial name
- NCT03190889
- Testing
- HOME, TNMT
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Athletic Performance, Body Composition
Comparing High-Protein and Low-Protein Multi-Ingredient Supplements for Body Composition and Performance in Elite Rugby Players
The purpose of this 12-week study is to compare the effects of two different post-exercise nutritional supplements on the body composition and exercise performance of elite male university rugby players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Body Composition, Whey Protein, Protein
- Trial name
- NCT07569770
- Testing
- Whey Protein Concentrate, Single Formulated Multi-Ingredient Supplement
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Taipei
Sports Injury
Effectiveness and Process Evaluation of the Injury-preventive Program #Utviklingsklar
The majority of injuries among Norwegian youth occur in sports. The purpose of the project is to conduct an effect and process evaluation of the intervention #Utviklingsklar, an injury-preventive club-based intervention in youth…
- Trial name
- NCT06486090
- Testing
- #Utviklingsklar
- Where
- 6 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 2,954 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Injury;Sports
Neuromuscular Cognitive Training
This project will utilize a quasi-experimental, multiple baseline pretest-posttest design where participants will complete postural stability assessments, physical performance assessments, and questionnaires to evaluate…
- Trial name
- I-THINC (NCT05459363)
- Testing
- I-THINC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ke'La H Porter
Stroke
Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping On Balance In Patients With Stroke
The aim of this study is to investigate the long term effects of Kinesio taping applied on ankle and peroneal muscle in patients with stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03335787
- Testing
- Intervention, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Hernia
TEP Versus Open Minimal Suture Repair for the Sportsman's Groin
Sportsman's hernia is defined as a weakness or disruption of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal. Open hernia repair with or without mesh or laparoscopic techniques with mesh have been advocated in the treatment of…
- Trial name
- SPORT (NCT02297711)
- Testing
- Total ExtraPeritoneal, Open minimal suture repair
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Ankle Sprain
Effects of Talocrural Joint Mobilizations in the Treatment of Subacute Lateral Ankle Sprains
The goal is to determine if standard therapy including joint mobilizations of the ankle performed 3 times per week for 2 weeks will increase self-reported function and decrease pain in patients with mild lateral ankle sprains.
- Trial name
- NCT01117909
- Testing
- Mobilization therapy in addition to standard therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Injuries, Sports Injury
Preventing Youth Soccer Injury
A study is proposed to test whether adding additional referees to youth soccer matches may reduce the risk of injury to the children playing soccer.
- Conditions
- Injuries, Sports Injury, Sports Injuries in Children
- Trial name
- NCT04266925
- Testing
- 3 referees present, 1 referee present
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Proprioceptive Disorders, Knee Injuries
Effectiveness of an Exercise Protocol on Alteration of Knee Joint Position Sense in Futsal Players
This research presents a randomized clinical trial which evaluates the effectiveness of an exercise protocol on the knee-joint repositioning in futsal players related to a post-match muscle fatigue.
- Conditions
- Proprioceptive Disorders, Knee Injuries, Athletic Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02804685
- Testing
- exercise protocol
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Athletic Performance, Weight Lifting
Kettlebell Training Measured Across Power and Performance
The purpose of this study is to investigate the performance benefits of supplementing Army standard Physical Readiness Training (PRT) with a defined kettlebell (KB) deadlift and swing training program as compared to standalone…
- Trial name
- NCT02731625
- Testing
- Kettlebell training, Army Physical Readiness Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital
Healthy, Athletic Performance
Agility and Performance Among High School Basketball Players Following a Coach-Led Neuromuscular Training Program
The purpose of this study is to examine changes in agility and athletic performance of high school basketball players following a coach-led neuromuscular training program.
- Trial name
- NCT07023276
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Athletes, Performance
Effects of Drop Jump During Warm-up on Athletic Performance and Ankle Stability in Young Basketball Players
Youth basketball is a sport that requires high levels of power and speed. Regardless of the competitive level, young athletes undergo rigorous training to enhance their coordination, neuromuscular reactivity, jump height, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07664475
- Testing
- Drop Jump
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Athletic Performance
Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Body Composition and Performance in Soccer Players
A ketogenic diet (KD) is a nutritional approach, usually adopted for weight loss, that restricts daily carbohydrates under 30 g/day.
- Trial name
- NCT04078971
- Testing
- Western diet, ketogenic diet
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Antonio Paoli