Clinical trials: Elite Athlete
Healty Male Volunteers, Athlete
The Effect of Respiratory Muscle Warm-up on Pulmonary Diffusion Capacity in Athletes
Several studies suggest that inspiratory muscle warm-up (IMW) could potentially affect exercise performance; however, its mechanistic basis is still unclear.
- Trial name
- NCT06736236
- Testing
- Inspiratory muscle warm-up, General warm-up (Control)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emre Karaduman
Oxidative Stress, Athletes Heart
The Effects of Dark Chocolate Implementation in Elite Athletes
Dark chocolate (DC) is rich in epicatechin which augments nitric oxide (NO) production through endothelium-dependent influences.
- Conditions
- Oxidative Stress, Athletes Heart, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03288623
- Testing
- Dark Chocolate (85% cocoa), White/Milk chocolate (<35% cocoa)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Spine on MRI and Low Back Pain in Elite Cross-country Skiers
The investigators will examine the prevalence of low-back pain and disc degeneration among Finnish elite skiers between 16 and 35 years of age and compare these findings with the data collected among healthy volunteers studied…
- Trial name
- NCT05641857
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orton Orthopaedic Hospital
Brain Health Retired Elite Athletes
Long-term Brain Health of Retired Professional Rugby Players, With a History of Concussion/Head Impact Exposure
There has been significant recent interest on the issue of brain health in athletes. Participation in sports is generally viewed as extremely positive.
- Trial name
- NCT03544346
- Testing
- Exploratory brain and general health assessment
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dublin, Trinity College
Obese Adolescent, Elite Adolescent Athletes
Effect of the Quality of Dietary Proteins on the Sleep Young Elite Athletes and the Obese Adolescent
Adolescence is characterized by major transitions in sleep and circadian rhythm. This rapid pivotal period increases the risks of sleep debt and poor sleep quality, leading to pronounced diurnal fatigue and drowsiness .
- Trial name
- Protmorpheus (NCT04041934)
- Testing
- tryptophan
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Female Indoor Athletes
The Effects of Vitamin D Supplements on Sports Performance of Female Indoor Elite Athletes
This study is a randomized, double-blind study evaluated the effects of 90 days of vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, on bone mineral density and sports performance in indoor female semiprofessional athletes.
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07748650)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol (Vit D3), Calcium & Vitamine D3
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
Healthy
Erythrocyte Omega-3 Fatty Acid Content in Elite Athletes
A suitable concentration of omega-3 fatty acids in relation to omega 6 is considered necessary for a good cell function and prevention of various inflammatory processes.
- Trial name
- O3Sport (NCT02610270)
- Testing
- 2 Gums, 3 Gums
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre d'Alt Rendiment
Recovery Methods, Strength Endurance
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Oral Ozonized Oil Supplementation in Elite Athletes
Ozonized oil has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but its effects on athletic performance remain unclear. This study evaluated whether daily ozonized oil supplementation, combined with training, influences aerobic…
- Conditions
- Recovery Methods, Strength Endurance, Muscular
- Trial name
- NCT07801924
- Testing
- Ozonized Oil
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universita degli Studi di Genova
Influenza Virus Vaccine Adverse Reaction, Influenza Vaccine Allergy
Immune Response and Risk of Side Effects After Influenza Vaccination in Athletes
Seasonal influenza vaccination was used to assess whether induction of immunity as well as the rate of side effects is influenced by the timing of the last training session before vaccination.
- Trial name
- NCT03654937
- Testing
- Influenza Vaccination
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universität des Saarlandes
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
Athletes
Comparison of Shoulder Range of Motion and Isometric Strength Before and After a Single Badminton Match in Young Elite Badminton Players of Rawalpindi.
The goal of this study is to compare the result of shoulder ranges of motion and isometric strength before and after a single badminton match in young elite badminton players of Rawalpindi. This is an observational study.
- Trial name
- NCT06072469
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yusra Medical and Dental College
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
Influence of Cromones on Eucapnic Hyperventilation (EVH)-Test in Young (Elite) Athletes Who Tested Positive for EIB.
This is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of nebulized Sodium Cromoglycate (SCG) (Lomudal®) versus NaCl0.9% in athletes (11-18 year) with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB).
- Trial name
- NCT04408664
- Testing
- Sodium Cromoglycate
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Exercise Physiology
Performance Determinants Factors in Elite Endurance Athletes.
Several studies have investigated determinant factors for endurance performance among different athletes, untrained individuals and patients focusing on the impact of age, genes and training intensity.
- Trial name
- NCT03569566
- Testing
- Age, Genes, Training, Tickbourne Disease and Endurance
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South-Eastern Norway
Athletic Injuries
Analysis of Injury Risk Factors in Elite Athletes
Background information. The different disciplines of athletics place high physical demands on athletes. These different categories of running vary in terms of physical effort and duration, generating different levels of risk of…
- Trial name
- NCT06906666
- Testing
- Athletes sample
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oviedo
Hypoxia, Normobaric Hypoxia
The Impact of Hypoxia on the Biochemical and Morphological Parameters of Blood in Rowers.
The response to hypoxia is very individual and depending on many aspects, such as the type of training, duration, intensity, or hypoxic stimulus, hypoxia affects the athlete in various ways.
- Trial name
- IHOBMPBR (NCT06264193)
- Testing
- Normobaric hypoxia (LHTL)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Ankle Sprains
Fear of Movement, Functionality and Quality of Life in Elite Athletes With an Ankle Instability History
Ankle sprain is frequently experienced by individuals participating in different sports activities. Ankle sprains have been shown to result in a decrease in level of physical activity and persistence of some symptoms for a long…
- Trial name
- NCT04789369
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Acute Neuromuscular Responses to Aerobic Exercise in Elite Youth Gymnasts
Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise Intensity on Lower-Limb Muscle Strength and Power in Youth Gymnasts
This study investigates the acute effects of different aerobic exercise intensities on lower-limb muscle strength and power in elite male youth gymnasts.
- Trial name
- NCT07415395
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Training, Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training, Low-Intensity Steady-State Exercise
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chaoran Han
Physical Fitness, Aerobic Capacity
Validity of a New Taekwondo-Specific Field Test in Sub-Elite Athletes
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a new taekwondo-specific field test (TSFT) is a valid way to measure the fitness of taekwondo athletes.
- Conditions
- Physical Fitness, Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07876999
- Testing
- Taekwondo-Specific Field Test, 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test, Wingate Anaerobic Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Probiotic and Prebiotic Supplementation in Elite Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury
The main objective of this pilot study is to obtain information, which will be used for the design of a main randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a larger size based on feasibility, validity and sample size estimation as well…
- Trial name
- NCT04659408
- Testing
- Multistrain probiotic preparation, Oat Bran
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Healthy Lifestyle
Creatine Monohydrate Versus Creatine Hydrochloride on Strength and Body Composition in Elite Team-Sport Athletes
A triple-arm double-blinded placebo-controlled repeated-measures randomized clinical trial in Colombian elite team-sport athletes.
- Trial name
- CrM_CrHCl (NCT05697900)
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate, Creatine Hydrochloride
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dynamical Business and Science Society - DBSS International SAS