Clinical trials: Runners
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
Mechanical Low Back Pain, Lumbopelvic Pain
Effect of Coordinated Locomotor Training on Lumbopelvic Stability and Pain in Runners With Mechanical Low Back Pain
Mechanical low back pain is a common problem among novice runners, often caused by poor control of the lumbopelvic region and weak core stability.
- Trial name
- CLT-LBP-RUN (NCT07604168)
- Testing
- Coordinated Locomotor Training, Plyometric Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
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
Injury;Sports
The Importance of Exercise to Prevent Injuries in Athletes
Introduction: running is one of the most accessible and practiced sports in the world since the 21st century. Unfortunately, the incidence of injuries in the population that practices it is high regardless of experience, although…
- Trial name
- NCT04078256
- Testing
- Proprioceptive exercise program, Usual training routine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Effects of Posterior Oblique Sling Strengthening Exercises on Pain & Flexibility Among Runners With
The popularity of recreational running and rate of running related injuries are increasing. Research has shown that iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common knee injuries among runners alongside plantar…
- Trial name
- ITBS (NCT05915754)
- Testing
- Hip abductors stretching and strengthening exercises, Posterior oblique sling strengthening exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Musculoskeletal Injury
Musculoskeletal Imaging of Runners
The investigators aimed to assess the impact of long-distance running on musculoskeletal system of runners, by doing high resolution magnetic resonance imaging analysis before and after marathon running.
- Trial name
- NCT04385472
- Testing
- 3T MRI
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Cardiac Arrhythmia, Brain Lesion
Berlin Beat of Running Study
This prospective observational study will investigate the frequency of new onset atrial fibrillation (AF) and of further cardiac arrhythmias as well as of (clinically silent) cerebral lesions in endurance runners before, during…
- Conditions
- Cardiac Arrhythmia, Brain Lesion, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT01428778
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
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
The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Health, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Glucose
A Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessment of the Impact of Ultramarathons on the Health of Middle-aged and Older Amateur Runners - SUPERMARATON 2025 Project
The "Supermarathon 2025" study was designed as a prospective, interdisciplinary field study to assess the impact of extreme physical exertion, such as a 100-kilometer ultramarathon, on the health of individuals aged ≥ 45 years.
- Conditions
- The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Health, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Glucose, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Respiratory System, The Impact of Extreme Physical Exertion on Joints and Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT07451717
- Testing
- Blood and urine analysis
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk