Clinical trials: Martial Arts
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
Elderly
Effect of Muay Thai vs. Circuit Training on the Cardiovascular Health of Elderly
The elderly will be recruited, after meeting the inclusion criteria, will be submitted to data collection, all necessary assessments for the study and after 12 weeks, the same data will be collected, so that the elderly are…
- Trial name
- NCT03919968
- Testing
- Martial Arts, Functional Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Aikido and Taijiquan Training Among Mixed Martial Arts Players
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a physically demanding sport that requires athletes to maintain high levels of strength, flexibility, rapid response, and power.
- Trial name
- NCT07329504
- Testing
- Aikido training, Taijiquan training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Older People, Sports
Boxing, Taekwondo and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Performance in Older Women
The objective of this clinical trial is to compare the effect of three physical interventions (Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training) on body composition and physical performance in older Chilean women.
- Conditions
- Older People, Sports, Martial Arts
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT06780020)
- Testing
- Effects of different interventions using boxing, Effects of different interventions using taekwondo, Effects of different interventions using Elastic Band
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica del Maule
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Martial Arts Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The purpose of the present study was to determine whether teaching Karate techniques training leads to reduction in communication deficit of children with autism spectrum disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT02493699
- Testing
- physical exercise- based intervention (Karate techniques training)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Isfahan
High-Intensity Interval Training, Plyometric Exercise
Tabata vs Plyometric Training on Range of Motion, Agility and Vertical Jump in Taekwondo Players
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah Internatinal University, Lahore.
- Conditions
- High-Intensity Interval Training, Plyometric Exercise, Martial Arts
- Trial name
- NCT06108986
- Testing
- tabata training, plyometric training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Training, Mental Health
Effects of Capoeira on the Physical and Psychological Performance of Adults
Regular physical activity (PA) promotes benefits for both physical and mental health. Among the numerous PA\'s with a collective nature that can add to the existing recommendations, combat sports training interventions are…
- Conditions
- Training, Mental Health, Physical Fitness
- Trial name
- NCT06337929
- Testing
- CAPOEIRA TRAINING, CONTROL GROUP
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco
Cognitive Performance
The Effects of Externally Paced Exercise on Cognitive Performance and Stress in College Aged Students
The purpose of the study is to investigate the acute effect of martial art exercise and aerobic exercise on cognitive performance in college age students.
- Trial name
- NCT04676542
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
Cognitive Change, Processing, Visual Spatial
Effects of a Complex, Partnered Martial Arts-based Intervention on Cognitive Processing.
The investigators' study is designed to test whether prolonged exposure to a martial arts-based intervention (three complex, partner exercises based on Filipino, Chinese and Thai martial arts practices), can improve cognitive…
- Trial name
- MATRICES (NCT05530148)
- Testing
- Martial Arts Training Group, Flexing, Toning and Balance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Childhood ALL
Karate or Kung Fu?
Sedentary lifestyle in Asian children together with aversive parenting style may compromise their physical and psychological health.
- Trial name
- NCT04120896
- Testing
- Karate group, Kung fu group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Judo- Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Programme Judo Athletes
The study aimed to determine whether the judo-specific injury prevention exercise program had a significant positive effect on the performance of recreational judo athletes, with a particular focus on those employing the ippon…
- Trial name
- NCT06708403
- Testing
- Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Child Behavior, Adolescent Behavior
Effect of Judo Training Compared to Ball Games on Motor Skills, Physical Fitness, Quality of Life and Cardiovascular Parameters in Children and Adolescents
There will be a three-month intervention with two groups: judo training and ball games, twice a week, for 50 minutes. The sample will consist of children and adolescents with low socioeconomic status, participants of a…
- Trial name
- NCT03068000
- Testing
- Judo Training, Ball Games
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Parkinson Disease
Kick Out Parkinson's Disease 2
The benefits of exercise for general health and well-being in older adults are well-established. Balance exercises such as tai chi and yoga, along with resistance training, can improve or maintain physical function in older…
- Trial name
- NCT03882879
- Testing
- Karate Classes, Pre-Intervention Study Visit, Bimonthly Online Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Head Injury Trauma
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment RCT and Computational Modeling for Head Injuries in Mixed Martial Artists
The purpose is to test how osteopathic medicine (OMM) improves recovery after a hit to the head during Mixed Martials Arts (MMA).
- Trial name
- NCT06851234
- Testing
- osteopathic manipulative medicine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Institute of Technology
Adductor Strain
Comparison Between Effects of Active Release Technique and Post Isometric Relaxation on Adductor Strain in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects between active release technique and post-isometric relaxation on adductor strain in mixed martial arts fighters.
- Trial name
- NCT06387602
- Testing
- Cryotherapy, Strengthening of adductors, Active release technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Gut Microbiome, Sport Performance
The Effect of Probiotics and Vitamin D Supplementation on Sport Performance in MMA Athletes.
The probiotics supplementation seems to be safety way to optimize the intestinal microbiota composition and thus modulate the immune system and reduce oxidative stress.
- Trial name
- NCT04759729
- Testing
- Probiotic and vitamin D
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
Cognitive Change, Processing, Visual Spatial
Effects of a Complex, Partnered Martial Arts-based Intervention on Cognitive Function
The investigators' study is designed to test whether brief exposure to a martial arts-based intervention (a coordinative, partnered training exercise known as "Hubod"), can improve cognitive function to a greater degree than…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Change, Processing, Visual Spatial, Inhibition (Psychology), Working Memory
- Trial name
- HUBOD (NCT04760054)
- Testing
- HUBOD, Active Comparator, Control Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Avoidant Personality Disorders
Physical Activity in the Management of Personality Disorders
The PANDA trial is studying whether two types of physical activity - a walking program and supervised karate training - are safe, acceptable, and possible for adults with certain personality disorders.
- Trial name
- PANDA (NCT07341438)
- Testing
- Karate, Pedometer-based walking, Treatment as usual (TAU)
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Julie Midtgaard
Nutrition, Healthy, Muscle Damage
Early Time-Restricted Eating in Young Judo Athletes
This study investigates the effects of a 5-month early time-restricted eating (e-TRE) intervention on body composition, muscle damage biomarkers, and psychological variables in highly trained young male judo athletes.
- Conditions
- Nutrition, Healthy, Muscle Damage, Time Restricted Eating, Anxiety
- Trial name
- TRE-JUDO (NCT07671443)
- Testing
- Early Time-Restricted Eating (e-TRE)
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manouba
Body Weight Changes, Eating Disorder Symptom
Body Weight Regulation, Disordered Eating Behaviour, and Experiences of Sexual Harassment in Female Martial Art Athletes
Athletes in martial arts compete in categories separated by body weight, hence, many athletes need to adjust their habitual body weight during periods with competition preparation.
- Conditions
- Body Weight Changes, Eating Disorder Symptom, Sexual Harassment, Covid19
- Trial name
- FMAB (NCT04559542)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences