Clinical trials: Runners
Running-related Injury
Effect of Shoe Cushioning Position and Properties on Running-related Injury Risk
The main purpose of this project is to investigate the influence of cushioning material at both the rear and the forepart of running shoes on musculoskeletal complaints in leisure-time runners.
- Trial name
- RRI_Interv5 (NCT06384872)
- Testing
- Shoe Cushioning Position and Properties
- Where
- Luxembourg
- Volunteers
- 1,068 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Luxembourg Institute of Health
Sports Physical Therapy
Big Toe Muscles Strengthening Exercises With and Without Neuromuscular Training Among Runners
The big toe in relation to the other toes is responsible for a much greater percentage of foot and body stabilization as well as forward propulsion.
- Trial name
- NCT06986681
- Testing
- Big toe muscles strengthening exercises, Big toe muscles strengthening exercises with neuromuscular training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
Marathon Runners With Type 1 Diabetes
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the physical capacity and metabolic characteristics of male marathon runners with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).
- Trial name
- NCT06935903
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Fascia
Exercises Directed To Dynamic Stiffness Of The Thoracolumbar Region And Performance Of Amateur Runners
Introduction: Worldwide, the number of amateurs runners is growing exponentially, with consequent increase in musculoskeletal injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT05760664
- Testing
- Group Experimental/Fascial Fitness
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the State of Santa Catarina
Cold, Cold Symptom
Ability of Beta-glucan Supplementation to Augment Immune Function
This proposed study is designed to assess the efficacy of a capsule containing beta-glucan taken orally daily as compared to a placebo capsule on the URTI symptoms, and the immune response change in marathon runners
- Conditions
- Cold, Cold Symptom, Flu, Flu Symptom
- Trial name
- NCT03769012
- Testing
- Beta-Glucan
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kemin Foods LC
Diagnoses Disease
HEARTBEAT-TROP. Polyethylene Glycol Precipitation to Unmask Macrotroponin
Troponin elevation can, among others, be due to myocardial infarction, acute inflammation or structural heart disease. Formation of macrocomplexes against troponin is an underestimated cause for persistent troponin elevation.
- Trial name
- MACRO-TROP (NCT07726420)
- Testing
- Polyethylene glycol precipitation, Transthoracic echocardiography
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Breathing Pattern
Respiratory Pattern Change in Runners by Respiratory Tract Restriction Using a Respirator
This study involves 20 race runners (10 girls and 10 boys) aged 16-26. The investigators looked at the effect of the respirator on their respiratory function and the involvement of individual breath sectors.
- Trial name
- NCT07032740
- Testing
- Bruce test
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Bohemia
Gait Disorder, Sensorimotor
Step Rate in Recreational Runners
This will be a pilot study to determine if a 6 week home training program can increase preferred step rate (cadence) in recreational runners.
- Trial name
- NCT03057522
- Testing
- Change in running cadence
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Running, Physical Conditioning, Human
Effect of Glycerol Hyperhydration on Running Economy of Long-distance Runners
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of hyperhydration with glycerol on running economy (RE) in trained runners. The main questions sought to be answered are: 1.
- Trial name
- GHLDR (NCT06818253)
- Testing
- The Effect of Glycerol Supplements
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iberoamerican Institute of Sports Science and Human Movement
Athletic Performance
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Warm-up on Respiratory Variables, Physiological Indices, and 400-meter Performance in Elite Male Runners - Randomized Crossover Trial
A single-blind, randomized crossover design was employed in this study. Two days before the study commenced, all participants were provided with detailed information about the warm-up protocols and tests to be conducted.
- Trial name
- NCT06886503
- Testing
- Inspiratory Warm-Up - 60% MIP, Inspiratory Warm-up - 40% MIP
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Sport - National Research Institute, Poland
Runner
Soft Tissue Physical Properties in Long-Distance Runners
The aim of this study is to investigate in greater depth the effects of different running forms on soft tissue physical properties in long-distance runners and the relationship of this to injury risk.
- Trial name
- NCT06607315
- Testing
- physical properties of soft tissue, Analysis of Running Form
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Blister of Foot, Sport Injury
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Local Application of Lemon in the Prevention of Blisters in Ultra-trail Runners
For more than a decade, worldwide participation in ultra-marathons and ultra-trails (running races longer than the 42.195 km marathon) has been increasing.
- Trial name
- BS-2 (NCT05086640)
- Testing
- Lemon foot to prevent blister
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Formation et de Recherche en Médecine de Montagne
Endurance Training
Evaluation of a Training Recommendation Strategy for Trail Runners.
Finding the optimal training, i.e. the training that enables the athlete to achieve the best performance while preserving their physical and psychological integrity, is a multi-factorial issue.
- Trial name
- TRAILWISE (NCT07374016)
- Testing
- Training recommendations GEN, Training recommendations PERSO, Training recommendations PERSO-ADAPT
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,209 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Nutrition Processes
Effects of Nutraperf Consumption in Runners
Exercise has numerous health benefits. Nevertheless, when exercise duration is ~45 min or longer and intensity moderate to intense, it may induce different troubles, for example: hypoglycemia, peripheral and central fatigue…
- Trial name
- NCT00799630
- Testing
- Carbohydrate drink
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lescuyer Laboratory
Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Pain
Effects of Functional Motor Control on Pain, Flexibility, Lower Extremity Function With ITBS
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.
- Conditions
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Pain, Flexibility
- Trial name
- NCT06131658
- Testing
- Functional motor control excercise, convectional excercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Sports Anemia, Inflammation
Effects of Danggui Buxue Tang on Blood Biochemical Parameters in Male Recreational Runners
The aim of this study is to examine the beneficial effects of Danggui Buxue Tang on blood biochemical parameters in male recreational runners.
- Conditions
- Sports Anemia, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, Iron Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02996786
- Testing
- Danggui Buxue Tang
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Running, Leg Injuries
Exercise Interventions, Running Biomechanics and Injury in Novice Runners
The purpose of this study is to understand the effects of muscle strengthening and balance exercise interventions on muscle strength, running mechanics and postural control in novice recreational runners.
- Trial name
- NCT01900262
- Testing
- Strengthening, Balance Training, Stretching
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Hydration
Impact of Nuun SPORT on Subjective Exercise Performance in Male and Female Runners
The study will examine the impact of the Nuun Sport tablets, as compared to water only, on heart rate, perceived exertion, and related outcomes in male and female runners, during and following the performance of a 60-minute…
- Trial name
- NCT05510791
- Testing
- Nuun Sport Drink, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Memphis
Achilles Tendon Injury, Achilles Tendon
Morphological and Mechanical Assessment in the Achilles Tendon After Radiofrequency Stimulation in Runners
448 kHz capacitive-resistive monopolar radiofrequency is an emerging physiotherapy technique whose usefulness and clinical relevance still need to be investigated.
- Trial name
- RFAchillesRun (NCT07648199)
- Testing
- 448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Impact Loading Effect on Bone Biomarkers in Female Runners
This study is a randomized, cross-over intervention study that will evaluate the effect of brief, high-impact loading exercises on biomarkers of bone metabolism in energy-restricted female runners.
- Trial name
- NCT05341700
- Testing
- Impact Load Exercises, No Impact Load Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University