Clinical trials: Behavioral Performance
Mental Fatigue, Recovery
Effects of Different Nap Durations on Volleyball Performance and EEG Activity Following Mental Fatigue
Mental fatigue is known to impair cognitive and physical performance in athletes, but the effectiveness of different nap durations in counteracting these effects remains unclear.
- Conditions
- Mental Fatigue, Recovery, Volleyball, Sport Performance
- Trial name
- MFNAP (NCT07700576)
- Testing
- Mental Fatigue Induction, Control Condition, Daytime Nap 20 Minutes
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Sports Physical Therapy
The Impact of the Prevention Program Developed for Injuries in Recreational Cyclists
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of personal ergonomic adaptations of the bicycle on the bicycle performance parameters, together with the exercise program training created to prevent biomechanical problems that…
- Trial name
- NCT04972305
- Testing
- Exercise and ergonomics, Ergonomics
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
Noise Exposure, Sleep Disturbance
Metabolic and Cognitive Consequences of Noise-induced Sleep Disturbance
This study will investigate the biological mechanisms linking sleep disruption by noise and the development of disease. In a laboratory sleep study, we will play traffic sounds of different types (road, rail and air) and noise…
- Conditions
- Noise Exposure, Sleep Disturbance, Sleep Hygiene, Metabolic Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT05319262
- Testing
- Pink noise exposure, Traffic noise
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
Amateur Athletes
Inspiratory Muscle Training in Amateur Athletes
The main objective of the study is to study the changes in FEV1 with the introduction of the specific inspiratory muscle training programme in the training programme of the popular athletes included.
- Trial name
- NCT06611969
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Exercise
Smartphone-Based Use of Phonocardiography Technique for Estimating Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability: Performance Study
This study aims to investigate the use of heart sound recordings, or phonocardiograms, recorded with smartphones' built-in microphones and accessory microphones to estimate heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV).
- Trial name
- NCT06848179
- Testing
- Computer algorithms, Exercise
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
General Health and Wellness, Energy and Vitality
M4C Nutraceutical Intervention Human Health Effects Pilot
This 3 month pilot study will be an unblinded, convenience sampling, nutraceutical intervention trial. Twenty fasted subjects will undergo a baseline health assessment via a questionnaire, baseline clinical chemistries, blood…
- Conditions
- General Health and Wellness, Energy and Vitality, Cognitive Function and Mental Health, Weight Management
- Trial name
- M4C Pilot (NCT06476236)
- Testing
- M4C
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Concordia University Wisconsin
Healthy, Activity, Motor
The Effect Of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation On Sports Performance And Physiological Parameters
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of non-invasive auricular VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) on sportive performance and physiological parameters in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- VNS001 (NCT04768738)
- Testing
- Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Level Of Above Threshold, Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Level Of Subthreshold, 5 Minutes Bicycle Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sinop University
Healthy Volunteers
Effects of Massage on the Short-term Post-exercise Recovery
Objectives: To analyze the behavior of the effects of massage on clinical, metabolic and functional variables in different scenarios: i) under no stress or massage application; ii) after massage; iii) after exhaustion protocol…
- Trial name
- NCT03057210
- Testing
- Stress Protocol, Massage Protocol
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- São Paulo State University
Smoking, Tobacco
Carbon Monoxide Breath Sensor System Performance, Human Factors, and Usability Assessment Conducted in a Single Visit
Prospective, open label, single center clinical study enrolling 70 subjects to study Performance, Human Factors, and Usability for the Carbon Monoxide Breath Sensor System (COBBS)
- Trial name
- NCT03148613
- Testing
- Carbon Monoxide Breath Sensor System (COBSS), Bedfont - Micro+™ Smokerlyzer®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David Utley, MD
Soccer, Exercise
Effects of the FIFA11+ Warm-up Program on Speed, Agility, and Vertical Jump Performance in Adult Female Amateur Soccer Players
This study is being conducted for a master's dissertation. Our goal is to determine if there are physical performance benefits to performing the FIFA11+ soccer warm-up program in adult female soccer players over an eight week…
- Conditions
- Soccer, Exercise, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- FIFA (NCT03683758)
- Testing
- FIFA11+, 'Usual' Soccer Warm-up
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Athletic Performance, Exercise
Endurance Trial: Ketone and Carbohydrate Supplementation
This randomized, double-blind, crossover study investigates the effects of exogenous ketone supplementation on physical and cognitive performance in amateur endurance athletes during exhaustive exercise.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Exercise, Ketosis, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT07792876
- Testing
- Carbohydrate beverage, (R)-1,3-butanediol, Standardized evening meal
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Health Behavior, Health-Related Behavior
Preventive Remediation for Optimal MEdical StudentS (PROMESS)
Medical students are under a great deal of competitive pressure throughout their training. During their studies, medical students experience high levels of stress, sleep disorders and excessive physical inactivity.
- Trial name
- PROMESS (NCT06309771)
- Testing
- Stress management, sleep improvement and fatigue reduction, sedentary behaviors reduction and physical activity promotion.
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Research on Healthcare Performance Lab U1290
Behavior
Interactive Program for Effective Playground Supervision
The goal of the Playground supervision clinical trial is to see if playground management skills are improved, after implementing the school-wide behavior management program.
- Trial name
- Playground_2 (NCT01094236)
- Testing
- On the Playground behavior management program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,316 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc.
Exogenous Ketosis, Endurance Cycling Performance
The Effects of Exogenous Ketosis on Ultra-endurance Recovery and Performance
The study aims to investigate the effects of post-exercise and pre-sleep ketosis via oral ketone ester supplementation on physical and mental recovery during a multi-day cycling stage race.
- Conditions
- Exogenous Ketosis, Endurance Cycling Performance, Fatigue; Muscle, Heart, Fatigue, Mental
- Trial name
- NCT06965491
- Testing
- Ketone ester supplement
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Cachexia, Neoplasms
Cancer-associated Muscle Mass - Molecular Factors and Exercise Mechanisms
Muscle mass loss is a common adverse effect of cancer. Muscle mass loss occurs with or without reduction in body weight. Cancer cachexia (CC) is the involuntary loss of body weight of >5% within 6 months and it occurs in 50-80%…
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Neoplasms, Exercise, Metabolism
- Trial name
- PANACEA (NCT05307367)
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Performance Enhancement, Supportive Care
Effects of Wrestling Training on Psychological Well-Being, Anxiety, and Resilience in Adolescent Sedanter Boys
This randomized controlled study investigated the psychological effects of a six-week, non-competitive wrestling training program in sedentary adolescent boys.
- Trial name
- NCT07193121
- Testing
- Wrestling Group, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Mental Fatigue, Athletic Performance
Effects of Mental Fatigue Duration on Cortical Activity and Jump Performance
"This study investigates whether the length of time spent on a mentally demanding task affects brain activity and jumping performance in physically active young men.
- Conditions
- Mental Fatigue, Athletic Performance, Cognitive-Motor Interaction
- Trial name
- MF-CMJ-EEG (NCT07754604)
- Testing
- Nature Documentary (Control), 10-Minute Stroop Task, 15-Minute Stroop Task
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Fasting
The Influence of Having Breakfast on Cognitive Performance and Mood
Breakfast is often labelled the most important meal of the day. Parents and teachers quite often stress its importance for successful learning during the morning hours.
- Trial name
- NCT00556868
- Testing
- Breakfast/no breakfast
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulm
Health Status, Maximal and Submaximal Parameters of Physical Performance
Influencing Factors on Training Efficacy in Healthy Adults
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of carbohydrate intake on training efficacy and health parameters of an endurance training program in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- CHO (NCT02297646)
- Testing
- Endurance Training
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universität des Saarlandes
Nicotine Dependence, Smoking
Effect Of Nicotine on Neurocognitive Performance of Cigarette Smokers
This research project addresses the hypothesis that a neurocognitive profile characterized by impairment of response inhibition and sustained attention may be a risk factor for smoking initiation and nicotine dependence among…
- Conditions
- Nicotine Dependence, Smoking, Tobacco Use Disorder, Nicotine Use Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00429208
- Testing
- Nicotine
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization