Clinical trials: Female Athletes
Hoffa's Fat Pad Impingement
Hoffa's Fat Pad Impingement (HFPI)
The aim of the study is to investigate treatment outcomes for refractory anterior knee pain due to Hoffa's Fat Pad Impingement (HFPI) in young female athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07255248
- Testing
- methylprednisolone acetate and lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Increased Metabolic Requirement, Healthy
Protein Requirements in Male and Female Endurance Athletes
Protein is an essential macronutrient for post-exercise recovery through its ability to provide the amino acid building blocks that support increased rates of muscle and whole body protein synthesis.
- Trial name
- NCT04855474
- Testing
- Amino Acid Intake
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Sleep
Pre-sleep Macros on Sleep Quality and Recovery
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effect of eating before bed (2 hours after dinner, 30mins before bed) and the effects this has on sleep and recovery measures in elite female athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT06102460
- Testing
- Casein protein, a-lactalbumin protein, Carbohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Ligament Injury
Do Oral Contraceptives Protect Against ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
The purpose of this research study is to examine the impact of one type of commonly used birth control pill on blood levels of relaxin and measure changes in knee movement to determine whether there are changes in joint…
- Trial name
- OC (NCT04899778)
- Testing
- Oral Contraceptive Pill, norethindrn a-e estradiol-iron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Pelvic Floor Disorders
A Mobile Application for Female Athletes With Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions (ACTITUD2.0)
Pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFD) are especially prevalent among females. As conservative management, strengthening pelvic floor (PF) musculature under health supervision, regard an important research line.
- Trial name
- NCT06814743
- Testing
- Pelvic floor exercises program guided with an intravaginal biofeedback device, Pelvic floor exercises program, Information about pelvic floor and communication with health professionals
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- University of the Balearic Islands
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
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Intervention Program to Improve Body Image and Self-Esteem Among Female Athletes.
A controlled, randomized clinical intervention study which includes the development and activation of an intervention program designed to prevent eating disorders among adolescent female aesthetic athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT03211468
- Testing
- Clinical intervention program to prevent eating disorders
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel Hai College
Exercise Movement Techniques, Muscle Strength
Core Strengthening vs Pilates Exercises on Posture, Body Awareness and Fatigue Among Female Athletes
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.
- Conditions
- Exercise Movement Techniques, Muscle Strength, Athletes, Posture
- Trial name
- NCT06196268
- Testing
- core strengthening exercise, Pilates exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Anaerobic Performance, Sports Nutrition
Pre-Sleep Creatine Enhances Anaerobic Power in Recreationally Active Females
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial designed to examine the effects of pre-sleep creatine monohydrate supplementation on anaerobic performance and muscle damage markers in recreationally active…
- Conditions
- Anaerobic Performance, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Recovery, Muscle Fatigue
- Trial name
- SleepCrM (NCT06937190)
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Menstrual Cycle, Oral Contraceptives
The Effect of Menstrual Cycle and Oral Contraceptive Pill Phase on Aspects of Exercise Physiology
This study will investigate the effect of menstrual cycle (MC) and oral contraceptive pill phase on aspects of exercise physiology and athletic performance in female athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT05683119
- Testing
- Exercise and blood draw
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Delivery, Performance
Impact of Delivery Method Elite Athletes.
Labor itself can occur spontaneously vaginally, with the help of extraction methods, or via cesarean section. It can also be planned or awaited for the spontaneous onset of uterine contractions.
- Conditions
- Delivery, Performance, Caesarean Section, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- IDEA (NCT06803979)
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady
Supplementation, Sports
Acute Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation in Female Basketball Players
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study aims to evaluate the effect of acute sodium bicarbonate supplementation, compared with placebo, on physical capacity and blood biochemical marker concentrations in…
- Trial name
- NCT07730606
- Testing
- Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Krzysztof Durkalec-Michalski
Effectiveness of BIM in Reducing Disordered Eating Among Student Athletes, Effectiveness of BIM in Reducing Body Image Concerns Among Student Athletes
Pac-12 Test of the Effectiveness of Bodies in Motion in Reducing Disordered Eating and Body Image Concerns
In the proposed study, the investigators will examine the effectiveness of Bodie in Motion (BIM) program in improving the body image, eating concerns, and overall psychological well-being, in a racially/ethnically diverse group…
- Conditions
- Effectiveness of BIM in Reducing Disordered Eating Among Student Athletes, Effectiveness of BIM in Reducing Body Image Concerns Among Student Athletes, Effectiveness of BIM Improving Psychological Well-Being Among Student Athletes
- Trial name
- NCT05864287
- Testing
- Bodies in motion intervention program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Women's Health: Female Athlete/Female Athlete Triad
Technique of Restriction of Blood Flow Associated With the Ergonomic Cycle of Upper Limbs in Women
Finding alternatives to improve variables such as strength and anaerobic resistance is a subject of highly studied clinical intervention.
- Trial name
- Kaatsu-BFR (NCT03618004)
- Testing
- Experimental group, Control group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia
Energy Supply; Deficiency
Energy Availability in Male and Female Elite Wheelchair Athletes Over Seven Consecutive Training Days
Low energy availability (LEA) is a major problem in sports as athletes ingest often a lower amount of energy compared to their actual needs.
- Trial name
- NCT04254900
- Testing
- evaluating energy availability
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Digestive Health, Quality of Life
Effect of a Fermented Dairy Protein With Prebiotic Fiber on GI Complaints
A positive impact of a fermented dairy protein with prebiotic fiber supplement on self-reported GI complaints and wellbeing has been suggested (Wardenaar et al. 2024).
- Trial name
- NCT06946017
- Testing
- Fermented dairy protein with prebiotic fiber supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Nitrate, Placebo - Control
Beetroot Juice and Neuromuscular Performance in Female Basketball Players
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study investigates the effects of 5 days of nitrate-rich beetroot juice supplementation (70 mL·day-¹; 6.4 mmol NO₃-·day-¹) on physical performance in female basketball players.
- Trial name
- BASKET_BEET (NCT07833579)
- Testing
- Beetroot juice supplementation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Lower Extremity Problem
Injury Prevention for Female Lacrosse Athletes
In this pilot study the investigators are testing whether an injury prevention program will help improve quality of movement and decrease number of injuries in collegiate women's lacrosse athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT06255899
- Testing
- Education Program on Injury Prevention, Individualized Feedback + Education Program on Injury Prevention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- San Diego State University
Athlete, Healthy
FIFA 11+ Kids Training Protocol and Physical Performance
This study evaluates the FIFA 11+ Kids Training Protocol, specifically its application to young female volleyball players. It compares it against standard warm-up routines in terms of enhancing motor skills and physical…
- Trial name
- NCT06446375
- Testing
- exercise, Regular daily activity
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Dry Needling on Vertical Jump Performance
ChatGPT ChatGPT Injury prevention and performance enhancement have become two of the main goals in every sport. Myofascial Pain Syndrome is primarily caused by myofascial trigger points, which may result in referred pain…
- Trial name
- NCT06184672
- Testing
- dry needling
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sierra Varona SL