Clinical trials: Performance Enhancement
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Physical Function, Muscle Adaptations, and Performance in Roller Skaters
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects of adding blood flow restriction training to regular roller skating training on neuromuscular function under non-fatigued and fatigued conditions, muscle morphology, body…
- Trial name
- NCT07736157
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Roller Skating Training, Standardized Roller Skating Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE)
Acute Effects of Resistance Exercise-Based PAPE in Adolescent Basketball Players
This study evaluates the acute effects of resistance exercise-based post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) on basketball-specific cognitive-motor dual-task performance in male adolescent basketball players.
- Trial name
- PAPE (NCT07851428)
- Testing
- Standardized Basketball Warm-Up, Back Squat PAPE, Deadlift PAPE
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Post-activation Performance Enhancement
Immediate Effects of Pogo Jumps on Vertical Jump Performance in Young Basketball Players
This study aims to examine the acute effects of a low-volume bilateral pogo jump protocol on CMJ and DJ performance, as well as its feasibility and immediate tolerance in adolescent male basketball players.
- Trial name
- NCT07722273
- Testing
- POGO-JUMP, CONTROL
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Neuromuscular Performance, Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE)
Effects of Resistance Exercise Timing on Midday Muscle Performance in Athletes
This study investigated whether the timing of a resistance-based post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) intervention performed during the morning influences muscle performance and muscle electrical activity during a…
- Trial name
- NCT07843199
- Testing
- Resistance-Based PAPE Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
tDCS, Golf Specific Performance
Wearable tDCS and Acute Golf Shot Performance
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been investigated as an ergogenic aid for two decades, but most sport evidence comes from laboratory stimulators operated by experimenters.
- Conditions
- tDCS, Golf Specific Performance, Athletic Performance Enhancement, Healthy Volunteer
- Trial name
- NCT07839910
- Testing
- Wearable transcranial direct current stimulation (Halo Sport 2)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Athletic Performance Enhancement, Neuromuscular Performance in Athletes
Acute Effects of Neuroathletic Training-Integrated Resistance Training in Collegiate Athletes
This study investigated the acute and short-term effects of neuroathletic training (NAT)-integrated resistance training compared with conventional resistance training on physical and neuromuscular performance in collegiate…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance Enhancement, Neuromuscular Performance in Athletes, Physical Performance
- Trial name
- NAT-RT (NCT07782606)
- Testing
- Conventional Lower-Extremity Resistance Training, Neuroathletic Training-Integrated Resistance Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Athletic Performance, Athletic Performance Enhancement
Bench Press During Squat Conditioning and PAPE
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether adding a moderate-load bench press exercise during the recovery periods between sets of back squats affects subsequent jumping performance in competitive male basketball…
- Trial name
- NCT07765732
- Testing
- Back Squat Conditioning Activity, Bench Press During Inter-Set Recovery
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE), Plyometric Exercise
Weighted vs Unweighted Plyometric Conditioning on Vertical Jump Performance in Young Male Soccer Players
Explosive lower-limb power is essential for soccer performance and contributes to jumping, sprinting, and rapid changes of direction.
- Conditions
- Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE), Plyometric Exercise, Vertical Jump Performance, Soccer Players
- Trial name
- PAPE-JUMP (NCT07755345)
- Testing
- Weighted Plyometric Conditioning, Unweighted Plyometric Conditioning
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Neuromuscular Function, Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Neuromuscular Function and Performance in Artistic Jump Rope Athletes
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether blood flow restriction training can improve physical function and sports performance in artistic jump rope athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07750977
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Conventional Artistic Jump Rope Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Injury of Body Region, Performance Enhancement
Multicomponent Exercise Program Effects on Performance and Injury Reduction in Recreational Runners
Study aim was to evaluate effectiveness of two home-based exercise programs upon athletic performance, physical parameters and injury reduction in recreational runners.
- Conditions
- Injury of Body Region, Performance Enhancement, Aerobic Fitness (VO2max), Muscle Strength Development
- Trial name
- NCT07741539
- Testing
- Multicomponent Exercise Program, Traditional Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Microdosed Plyometric Training on Lower-Limb Neuromuscular Function and Sport-Specific Performance in Rope-Skipping Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two ways of scheduling plyometric training in rope-skipping athletes. The study will examine whether short and frequent training sessions have different effects on lower-limb muscle…
- Trial name
- MPPT (NCT07740096)
- Testing
- Microdosed Plyometric Training, Traditional Concentrated Plyometric Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chongqing Normal University
Post-activation Performance Enhancement and Repeated Sprint Performance in Trained Soccer Players
Effects of Heavy Back-Squat PAPE on Jump and Repeated Sprint Performance in Trained Soccer Players
This study examined whether performing heavy back squats before exercise affects jumping ability and repeated sprint performance in trained soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT07736209
- Testing
- Heavy Back-Squat PAPE Protocol, Standardized Warm-Up Control Condition
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Myofascial Line Training Effects on Mobility and Endurance in Adolescent Football Players
This study compared the effects of two myofascial chain training programs - the Superficial Posterior Line (PL) and the Spiral Line (SL) - on joint mobility and myofascial isometric endurance in adolescent male football players.
- Trial name
- NCT07699822
- Testing
- Superficial Posterior Line (PL) Myofascial Training, Spiral Line (SL) Myofascial Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Photobiomodulation Therapy, Photomedicine
Photomedicine Project 14: PBMT for Performance Enhancement in SOF
Special Operations Forces (SOF) train continually to maintain peak performance. Thus, they are nearly always in a state of recovery, and in need of noninvasive therapies to address the taxing workload.
- Conditions
- Photobiomodulation Therapy, Photomedicine, Low-Level Laser Therapy, Performance Enhancement
- Trial name
- SOF (NCT06380179)
- Testing
- THOR3 training + Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Research for Operational Readiness
Performance Enhancement
CAF & Firefighters Performance
The aim of the study being to investigate chewing caffeine-containing gum could effectively improve firefighters' balance under conditions of brain fatigue.
- Trial name
- CAF & FFT (NCT07570030)
- Testing
- Caffeine (300 mg)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chih-Hui Chiu
Athletic Performance Enhancement, Body Composition Optimization
Effect of Plant vs Animal Protein Supplementation on Body Composition in Youth Soccer Players
This prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled trial investigates the comparative effects of plant-based protein (soy and rice blend) versus animal-based protein (whey) supplementation on body composition parameters in…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance Enhancement, Body Composition Optimization, Nutritional Supplementation in Athletes
- Trial name
- PLANT-ANIMAL-P (NCT07571720)
- Testing
- Plant-Based Protein Supplement, Animal-Based Protein Supplement (Whey)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Antonio Molina Lopez
Performance Enhancement, Athlete
Augmented Feedback Effects on Shoulder Rotator Performance
The existing literature demonstrates that motor learning strategies are effective in enhancing sports performance. One of these strategies, augmented feedback, is widely used in athletic training to help athletes achieve their…
- Conditions
- Performance Enhancement, Athlete, Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT07510893
- Testing
- Augmented Feedback
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elif Turgut
Performance Enhancement
Functional vs Traditional Training in Older Women's Health
This study investigates how balance, mobility, strength, gait speed, and health-related quality of life in older adults (65+) are affected after an 8-week training period using the Norwegian national concept for older adults…
- Trial name
- NCT05551000
- Testing
- Experimental, comparator and control
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University
Mental Health, Self Care
Impact of Psychosocial Support Web-Based Toolkit
At times of crisis, early childhood development (ECD) workers, and schools/centers play an important role in the lives of children in the early childhood stage (less than 8 years old) and their parents; they are intended to act…
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Self Care, Performance Enhancement
- Trial name
- NCT07289594
- Testing
- MHPSS Web-Based Toolkit
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arab Resource Collective
Multiple Sclerosis, Performance Enhancement
Effects of DHA in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
This clinical trial will investigate the effects of combining therapeutic exercise with DHA supplementation in 100 patients with multiple sclerosis using a randomized controlled design.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Performance Enhancement, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, Strength Outcomes
- Trial name
- DHAME (NCT07346703)
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Dietary Supplement, Sunflower Oil
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francisco Javier Martínez Noguera