Clinical trials: Athletics, open to volunteers
Athletic Injuries
Identification of Neuromusculoskeletal Variables Associated With Injury Risk and Performance in High School Athletes.
The purpose of this study is to complete a neuromuscular performance assessment of high school athletes who are participating in school based pre-season strength and performance training program.
- Trial name
- NCT04095260
- Testing
- Pre-season strength and conditioning program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Athletic Performance, Dietary Supplement
The Effects of Acute Nitrate and Caffeine Co-ingestion on Discipline-Specific Exercise Performance.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the acute, separate, and combined ergogenic effects of dietary nitrate (beetroot juice, BJ) and caffeine (CAF) supplementation on discipline-specific athletic performance.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Dietary Supplement, Iron Status
- Trial name
- NCT07748416
- Testing
- Caffeine, Dietary Nitrate (Beetroot Juice)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Iron Deficiency
Improving Iron Levels in Female Endurance, Intermittent, and Power/Strength Athletes Aged 16-35
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if different types and doses of oral iron supplements can improve iron levels, athletic performance, and gut health in young female athletes with low iron stores.
- Trial name
- FeSc2 (NCT06942208)
- Testing
- Low-dose iron (ferrous sulfate), Yeast-bound iron (ferrous sulfate), High-dose iron (ferrous sulfate)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Chronic Ankle Instability, Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI
The Effect of Cognitive Dual-Task on Athletic Performance Parameters in Volleyball Players With and Without Chronic Ankle Instability
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the cognitive dual-task on athletic performance parameters in volleyball players with and without chronic ankle instability.
- Conditions
- Chronic Ankle Instability, Chronic Ankle Instability, CAI, Volleyball, Volleyball Players
- Trial name
- NCT07439861
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Sports Injuries, Flexibility
THE MYOFASCIAL SYSTEM AND MINIMIZING THE RISK OS INJURY IN SPORT
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of myofascial self-release on muscle mechanical properties, performance, neuromuscular function, and injury risk reduction in young soccer players.
- Conditions
- Sports Injuries, Flexibility, Balance, Jumping Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06895720
- Testing
- Myofascial Self-Release
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
Athletic Performance, Neuromuscular Adaptations
Squat Jump Performance and Chiropractic Ankle Manipulation
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if chiropractic ankle manipulation can improve squat jump performance. It will also learn about the relationship among chiropractic ankle manipulation, ankle range of motion, and squat…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Neuromuscular Adaptations, Lower Limb, Chiropractic Manipulation
- Trial name
- NCT07641621
- Testing
- Manual Therapy Procedure: Chiropractic Ankle Manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northeast College of Health Sciences
Mental Fatigue, Athletic Performance
Mental Fatigue, Attentional Focus, and Countermovement Jump Performance
This study examines whether short-term mental fatigue and different jump instructions affect how high people can jump. Thirty-two physically active university students will complete two testing sessions in random order: one after…
- Trial name
- NCT07779304
- Testing
- Mental-Fatigue Protocol (Stroop Task), Control Protocol (Nature Video), No Prescribed Focus Instruction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Athletic Injuries
Correlation Between Psychological Readiness, Knee Function, and Isokinetic Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Graft (PL-ACL-2025)
This clinical trial aims to investigate the correlation between psychological readiness, knee function, and isokinetic performance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using the Peroneus Longus tendon graft…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- PL-ACLR (NCT07201597)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Injury;Sports, Athletic Injuries
Investigation of Injury Risk and Related Factors in Adolescent Male Soccer Players
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between injury risk and muscle strength, functional performance, and balance in adolescent male soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT07843680
- Testing
- Physical evaluations in footballers
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Groin Injury, Hip Injuries
Adductor Endurance Test: Validity and Reliability
Groin and hip injuries are common in team sports-especially soccer, rugby, and ice hockey-and frequently affect male and young athletes.
- Conditions
- Groin Injury, Hip Injuries, Athletic Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT07297537
- Testing
- Hip Adductor Endurance and Strength Testing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
Motor Function
A Study on the Evaluation of College Students' Athletic Fitness Using a Data Model Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Classification and Wrist Wearable Devices
To establish a multidimensional assessment system for college students' motor function and construct a quantitative model. Kinematic and physiological parameters will be collected using a wrist-worn wearable device, combined with…
- Trial name
- NCT07839975
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Shoulder Injuries and Disorders, Elbow Injuries and Disorders
Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability of the Functional Arm Scale for Throwers (FAST) in Throwing Athletes
The Functional Arm Scale for Throwers (FAST) is a patient-reported outcome measure that assesses upper extremity function in overhead throwing athletes.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorders, Elbow Injuries and Disorders, Athletic Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT07893899
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elif Turgut
Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Injuries
Acute Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Load on Diaphragmatic Recovery in Athletes
This randomized controlled trial investigates the acute effects of inspiratory muscle warm-up and fatigue on diaphragmatic function in professional basketball players.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Injuries, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT07046637
- Testing
- Inspiratory muscle fatigue group, Inspiratory muscle warm-up group
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sierra Varona SL
Muscle Fatigue, Exertion, Perceived
The Influence of Passive Local Muscle Vibration on Mechanical Power Output and Neuromuscular Activity During Counterbalanced RPE-clamped Cycling: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to find out if applying mild mechanical vibration (100 Hz) to the the Achilles and patellar tendons before and during exercise can make cycling feel easier and help athletes generate more power.
- Conditions
- Muscle Fatigue, Exertion, Perceived, Neuromuscular Activity, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07715292
- Testing
- Tendo device Vibrration, Laboratory control vibration
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wrocław University of Science and Technology
Respiratory Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength
Respiratory Function and Athletic Performance in Professional Soccer Players
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the relationship between respiratory function and multidimensional athletic performance parameters in professional soccer players.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Reaction Time
- Trial name
- NCT07617116
- Testing
- Respiratory and Athletic Performance Assessments
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Sports Injury, Injury Prevention in Sports
Role of Stepping and BOSU Ball Training in Enhancing Postural Balance and Performance of Badminton Players
Influence of Square Stepping and BOSU Ball Exercise on Lower Extremity Balance and Strength in Badminton Players: An Expanded Explanation for Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers Badminton is a dynamic and physically…
- Trial name
- NCT07353866
- Testing
- Square stepping + BOSU ball exercise, BOSU ball and Shadow training, Conventional Training
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- INTI International University
Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance
Nordic vs Blood Flow Restriction Nordic Exercise in Elite Female Pole Vaulters
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) and Blood Flow Restriction-assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise (BFR-NHE) on hamstring muscle strength, muscle morphology…
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Hamstring Adaptation, Sports Injury Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07705698
- Testing
- Nordic Hamstring Exercise, Blood Flow Restriction-Assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toros University
Hand, Wrist
Prevalence and Functional Impact of Hand and Wrist Symptoms in Ice Hockey Players
Ice hockey places high physical demands on the hands and wrists due to frequent shooting, passing, and physical contact. This study aims to understand how common hand and wrist pain or symptoms are among ice hockey players in…
- Conditions
- Hand, Wrist, Overuse Injury, Ice Hockey Players
- Trial name
- NCT07586033
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Dalarna County Council, Sweden
Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training Versus Blood Flow Restriction Cycling on Pain, Quadriceps Strength, and Functional Outcomes in Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain
This randomized controlled trial compares blood flow restriction (BFR) resistance training (leg press and seated knee extension at 30% 1RM) versus BFR cycling (stationary cycling at low resistance) in 60 athletes (aged 18-40…
- Trial name
- BFR-PFP-RCT (NCT07585305)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training, Blood Flow Restriction Cycling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
Athletic Performance
Respiratory Muscle Strength and Jiu-Jitsu-Specific Performance in Male Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is an intermittent combat sport that requires repeated high-intensity efforts and sustained gripping. This analytical cross-sectional study will examine whether respiratory muscle strength is associated…
- Trial name
- NCT07794241
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University