Clinical trials: Runners
Iron-deficiency
Effect of Iron-fortified Pea Powder on Exercise Performance
Female endurance athletes are susceptible to iron deficiency and this can impact their exercise performance. This study assesses the impact of an pea protein supplement with high iron bio-availability on iron status and exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT04872140
- Testing
- Low phytate pea powder, Regular pea powder
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Injuries, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effect of Strength and Coordination Training on Biomechanics and Injury in New Runners
The investigators hypothesize that new runners participating in an 8 week strength and coordination training program prior to beginning to run will 1) display different coordination patterns , and 2) experience fewer injuries…
- Conditions
- Injuries, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03293121
- Testing
- Strength and Coordination Training, Walking
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Gastroenteritis
Probiotic Supplementation and Endurance Performance in Cyclists and Masters Runners
The study will evaluate the change in gastrointestinal (GI) flora following probiotic supplementation, and expected to lead to an increase in the intestinal epithelial integrity and to improvement in its health.
- Trial name
- NCT02756221
- Testing
- Probiotics
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel Hai College
Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Muscle Tissue Functions
Omega-3 Supplementation Combined With Endurance Training Improve Running Economy in Recreational Runners.
Recreational male runners participated in 12 weeks training and omega-3 supplementation programme. Before starting and at the end of the 12-week cycle, the runners performed an increasing intensity treadmill test where oxygen…
- Trial name
- NCT04780451
- Testing
- Omega-3 supplementation in recreational runners
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Overuse Injuries, Musculoskeletal Make-up in the Lower Extremities
Knowledge of Predicting Increased Risk for an Overuse Injury in Runners
The purpose of this study is to examine the skeleton of the legs and the running style in order to predict a possible overuse injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01979562
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northern Orthopaedic Division, Denmark
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
Healthy
Effects of the Cornelian Cherry Supplementation on the Selected Physiological Parameters in Marathon Runners
Growing body of evidence indicates favorable effects of Cornus mas (Cornelian cherry) supplements on cardiometabolic risk, including the improvement of HDL and glycemic indices, in line with vascular benefits.
- Trial name
- NCT07194720
- Testing
- Cornus mas lyophilisate
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw Medical University
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Shearwave Elastography in the Evaluation of Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a condition frequently treated in physiotherapy. The pathophysiology underlying this syndrome is still poorly understood.
- Trial name
- NCT05427110
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Cognitive Decline
Cognitive Function in Elderly Marathon Runners
There is substantial research on the effects of physical exercise on cognitive functions. However, less attention has been paid on the requirements of training intensity and length to enhance cognitive abilities in the elderly.
- Trial name
- APSOEM (NCT01045031)
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Joint Pain, Knee Inflammation
Effects of Exten(d) Supplementation on Training Ability in Recreational Runners
The study will assess running biomechanics and joint inflammation of physically active males between 40 and 60 years of age, mainly runners, suffering from knee joint inflammation and pain after training.
- Conditions
- Joint Pain, Knee Inflammation, Biomechanical; Lesion
- Trial name
- Exten(d) (NCT04150211)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Natural Origins
Immune Dysfunction
Fish Oils and Soybean Lecithin Supplementation Modulate Immune Function in Runners
The purpose of this study was evaluate the comparative effects of FO rich in EPA (FO-EPA) and FO rich in DHA (FO-DHA) on inflammation and neutrophil properties after a prolonged and strenuous exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT03364699
- Testing
- dietary supplementation, Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
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
Healthy
Peak Impact Forces and Metabolic Cost During Mid-Forefoot Striking in Shod Versus Barefoot Runners
This experimental study will compare impact forces and metabolic cost in runners (N=20; ages 18-45 years, who already use a forefoot strike running gait) in two treadmill running test sessions (shod vs barefoot running)
- Trial name
- NCT01536171
- Testing
- running with normal running shoes and barefoot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
Physical Exercise
Penyagolosa Trail Saludable 2025
The research team leading this project frames it within the objective of advancing knowledge about what happens to this group of athletes who participate in Ultratrail events, with the particularity of studying them during the…
- Trial name
- PTS2025 (NCT06969898)
- Testing
- Single Ultramarathon runners
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Jaume I
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
Gastro-Intestinal Disorder
Protein and Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Recommendations for carbohydrate intakes in the pre-exercise meal for endurance athletes are available; however, are lacking protein.
- Trial name
- NCT05855174
- Testing
- Whey protein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mount Royal University
Runners
Impact of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy on Hip Range of Motion
One way for runners to improve their performance and remain injury free is to preserve and improve joint mobility, especially at the hips.
- Trial name
- NCT06644989
- Testing
- Spencer Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Vascular Function
The Effect of Chocolate on Vascular Function of Endurance Runners
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of chocolate on the vascular function of endurance runners through a crossover study involving male runners consuming both dark and white chocolate.
- Trial name
- NCT06440512
- Testing
- Dark chocolate Intervention, White chocolate Intervention
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Athletes, Healthy
Evaluation of the Impact of a Hydration Protocol "at Thirst" on Natremia of the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc, 2015 Runners
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of a hydration protocol "at thirst" compared to other "not at thirst" hydration protocols on the changes in serum sodium in runners of the Ultra Trail Mont-Blanc (UTMB)…
- Trial name
- NATRITRAIL (NCT02519764)
- Testing
- Hydration when thirsty., Not hydration when thirsty
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 198 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes