Clinical trials: Exercise Performance, open to volunteers
Recovery, Recovery Time
Effect of Blood Flow Restriction on Recovery After Maximal Resistance Exercise
Resistance training has been widely performed due to its health benefits. However, performing this training at high intensity causes significant muscle stress, leading to fatigue and compromising performance.
- Trial name
- NCT07342634
- Testing
- BFR-80%, BFR-60%, BFR-10mmHg
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
Iron Deficiencies, Low Ferritin
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Ability of Lactoferrin to Modulate Iron Homeostasis and Exercise Performance in Exercising Females
This randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial will evaluate the effects of human lactoferrin supplementation combined with low-dose iron on iron status, aerobic performance, and lactate metabolism in exercising women…
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiencies, Low Ferritin, Iron Deficiency, Exercise Performance of Fit Athletes
- Trial name
- EFF (NCT07546591)
- Testing
- Lactoferrin 100 mg, Lactoferrin 300 mg, Iron Supplementation (5 mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lindenwood University
Neck Disability
Effects of a Classroom-Integrated Exercise Program on Neck Health and Performance in Dental Students
This non-randomized controlled intervention study aims to evaluate the effects of a six-week structured exercise program integrated into anatomy laboratory sessions on neck pain, neck-related disability, musculoskeletal symptoms…
- Trial name
- NCT07867743
- Testing
- Exercise program
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Giresun University
Cognitive Performance, Academic Performance
Acute Effects of Active Breaks and Physically Active Learning in University Students
This multicenter randomized crossover study will examine the acute effects of four classroom break conditions on executive functions, immediate academic performance, perceived exertion, and interest-enjoyment in university…
- Trial name
- PAL UNI (NCT07809750)
- Testing
- Sedentary Academic Review, Active Break, Physically Active Learning
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Physical Performance Parameters, Exercise Recovery
Effects of Beef-Forward Ready-to-Eat Meals on Recovery Following Simulated Fire Suppression Activities
This clinical trial aims to determine whether consuming beef-based protein before and after physically demanding simulated firefighting activities improves recovery, physical performance, and cognitive performance in healthy…
- Conditions
- Physical Performance Parameters, Exercise Recovery, Cognition, Muscle Damage
- Trial name
- FIRE-BEEF (NCT07822048)
- Testing
- Beef-Based Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals, Plant-Based Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sam Houston State University
Healthy Adult, Athlete
Comparison Between Eccentric Hamstring Training and Sprint-Specific Training
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an intensity-, volume-, and time under tension-matched eccentric hamstring exercise intervention with the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) to a…
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult, Athlete, Exercise Training, Sport
- Trial name
- NCT07716319
- Testing
- RDL, NHE, Sprint testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Respiratory Muscle Function and Football Performance
Acute Effects of Breathing Resistance During Exercise in Football Players
This randomized crossover study will examine the immediate effects of breathing resistance during exercise in 35 active football players aged 18-30 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07907510
- Testing
- Breathing-Resistance Exercise Mask, No-Mask Exercise
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Running Biomechanics, Neuromuscular Control
Structured Neuromuscular Exercise Program
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week structured neuromuscular exercise program on running performance and lower extremity biomechanics in recreational runners.
- Conditions
- Running Biomechanics, Neuromuscular Control, Running-Related Injury Prevention, Recreational Runners
- Trial name
- nmep-run (NCT07596420)
- Testing
- Structured Neuromuscular Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elif Tunç
Mobility Impairment, Community Dwelling Older Adults
Motor Imagery and Turning Practice to Improve Mobility: Pilot Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether combining in-person turning practice with home-based Motor Imagery Therapy (MIT) is feasible and may improve mobility in community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and…
- Trial name
- MI-TURN (NCT07705360)
- Testing
- Motor Imagery Therapy, Stress Management Education, Locomotor Turning Practice
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boise State University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Dyspnoea
Sports Shoes and the Six-Minute Walk Test in COPD
COPD: A Leading Cause of Respiratory Disability COPD, primarily linked to smoking, affects 3.5 million people in France and causes 15,000 deaths each year.
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Dyspnoea, Exercise Intolerance
- Trial name
- ChaussePnee (NCT07445750)
- Testing
- Active Sports Shoes, Usual Shoes
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Heat Exposure, Exercise Training
Postexercise Hot-Water Immersion on Exercise Performance in Hypoxia
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of 5 days post-exercise hot water immersion on exercise performance at simulated altitude.
- Trial name
- NCT06672614
- Testing
- Post-Exercise Hot Water Immersion, Control Group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nipissing University
Occupational Stress
Effects of an Exercise Snack Intervention on Employee Health and Work Performance
To create brief exercise videos addressing physical discomfort, fitness goals, and movement skills. To design personalized exercise menus to enhance staff adherence.
- Trial name
- NCT07126444
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
End-stage Liver Disease, Liver Cirrhosis
Nutrition and Exercise Prehabilitation in Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a diet with even protein distribution plus exercise (Group A) versus a diet with skewed protein distribution plus exercise (Group B) versus standard dietary and physical activity advice…
- Conditions
- End-stage Liver Disease, Liver Cirrhosis, Liver Transplantation, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- POWER-LT (NCT07561138)
- Testing
- Diet with even protein distribution plus exercise program, Diet with skewed protein distribution plus exercise program, Standard dietary and physical activity advice
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Kalliopi Anna Poulia
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
Low Back Pain, Kinesiophobia (Fear of Movement)
Impact of the Receptive Music Intervention Tool (MUSIC CARE©) on Changes in the Functional Abilities of Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Brief Summary The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if MUSIC CARE©, a music-based therapy tool, can improve the physical abilities of people with chronic low back pain (back pain that lasts more than 3 months).
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Kinesiophobia (Fear of Movement), Chronic Low-back Pain (cLBP)
- Trial name
- LOMBALZIC' (NCT07731204)
- Testing
- Receptive Music Therapy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- LNA SANTE
Caffeine, Thermoregulation
The Effects of Caffeine on Exercise Physiology and Time-trial Performance in a Hot Environment
Maintaining a stable core temperature is vital for physiological function; yet, exercise in heat can be problematic, and there is risk of exertional heat-related illness (Flouris \& Schlader, 2015; Leyk et al., 2019; Périard et…
- Trial name
- NCT07129200
- Testing
- Hot environment, Thermoneutral environment
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Mary's University, Twickenham
Athletic Performance, Soccer
The Effect of a Training Programme in the Variation of Fitness Parameters, Physiological, Hematological and Biochemical Indicators of Soccer Players During the Preseason Period
The goal of this study is to investigate the effects of varying friendly match-play exposure during the late pre-season on physiological, biochemical, and performance adaptations in soccer players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Soccer, Muscle Damage, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT07170930
- Testing
- Friendly Match-Play Exposure: extended vs. limited
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emmanouil D. Zacharakis
Exercise, Endurance Cycling Performance
Maple Syrup Carbohydrate Dose-Response on 20-km Cycling Time-Trial Performance
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether maple syrup can be used as a natural carbohydrate source to help trained male cyclists perform better during long-duration cycling.
- Conditions
- Exercise, Endurance Cycling Performance, Carbohydrate Intolerance, Sport Nutrition
- Trial name
- MAPLE-DR (NCT07389837)
- Testing
- Maple Syrup Beverages, Pre-Trial Meals, D₂O Fluid Absorption
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Physical Fatigue
Effects of Upper Extremity Flywheel Exercises on Skills, Muscle Oxygenation, and Fatigue in Adolescent Basketball
This study will investigate the effects of flywheel exercises targeting the upper extremities on athletic performance, muscle oxygenation, physical fatigue, and muscle strength in adolescent basketball players.
- Trial name
- Flywheel (NCT07331012)
- Testing
- Flywheel Exercises, Traditional Resistance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Effect of Resveratrol on Performance and Recovery
Effect of Resveratrol Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Recovery
To examine the effects of once daily supplementation with 500mg VeriSperse® resveratrol (VRES) for 17 days on muscle function, delayed onset muscle soreness, systemic concentrations of muscular damage markers and markers of…
- Trial name
- NCT06723119
- Testing
- Resveratrol (VRES) 500 mg oral once daily.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida