Clinical trials: Runners
Muscle Fatigue Caused by Repetitive Muscle Exercise
Portable Low-Level Laser Therapy for Recovery After a Quadriceps-Dominant Fatiguing Task in Recreational Runners
This randomized, sham-controlled, two-period crossover study evaluated the effects of portable 808-nm low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on acute recovery and running biomechanics following a quadriceps-dominant fatiguing task in…
- Trial name
- NCT07808814
- Testing
- LLLT
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chia Nan University of Pharmacy ＆ Science
Running-related Injuries, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Machine Learning-Based Risk Identification and Precision Exercise for Common Running Injuries
This study aims to identify biomechanical risk factors associated with common running-related injuries in recreational runners using machine learning analysis.
- Conditions
- Running-related Injuries, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Patellofemoral Pain, PFP, Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT07689916
- Testing
- Multidimensional Precision Intervention, Precision Exercise Intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Zeyi Zhang
Heart Failure, Sudden Cardiac Death
Marathon, Genetics, Inflammation and the Cardiovascular System: MAGIC-Trial
The purpose of the study is to determine the myocardial function and vascular adaptation after strenuous exercise in association with genotype/polymorphisms.
- Trial name
- MAGIC (NCT00845286)
- Testing
- Munich Marathon
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Overuse Injury
Alternate Run Study
The proposed study will investigate the effect of alternating footwear model and workout-type on the occurrence of running-related pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03082651
- Testing
- Alternating run training load, Alternating footwear, Constant training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Amputee, Prostheses
Evaluation of the Biomechanics of Crowding and the Energetic Cost of Endurance Runners Unilateral Transtibial Amputees.
Transtibial amputation accounts for 3,700 cases per year in France. Athletes can use sport blades made of carbon plate for improved energy restitution.
- Conditions
- Amputee, Prostheses, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- BLADENDURUN (NCT06948695)
- Testing
- Warm-up, Random blade test, Comfort speed test
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Opioid Overdose
A Model to Save Lives Through a Volunteer First Responder Service Providing Antidote Treatment in Opioid Overdose
Opioids are responsible for the greatest drug-related global health burden. Prevention and treatment programs for people with opioid use disorder are widely implemented, but further actions are required to reduce the mortality…
- Trial name
- RESPONDER (NCT07079241)
- Testing
- Naloxone-responder: A volunteer first responder system connected to emergency dispatch service and alerting overdose and first aid educated volunteers with naloxone to suspected opioid overdoses
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Recovery Methods, Recovery Time
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Post-Exercise Recovery in Amateur Runners
Street running has become an increasingly popular sport. As a result, effective recovery strategies after exercise are essential.
- Trial name
- NCT06949995
- Testing
- Active Recovery with Blood Flow Restriction, Active Recovery
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
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
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Effect of Endurance Training-Induced Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Supplementation on Myokine, Exerkine Secretion and Cognitive Functions in Long-Distance Runners
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if CoQ10 amplifies endurance training-induced myokine and exerkine secretion and if those changes influences cognition in long-distance runners.
- Trial name
- NCT06619249
- Testing
- CoQ10 supplementation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Big Toe Strengthening on Agility, Jump and Speed Among Runners
Running form and technique have a direct influence on a runner's economy, and therefore small changes in specific running mechanics could be useful to improving running performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05969210
- Testing
- Toe strengthening exercise, Control Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Urinary Stress Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence and Other Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions in Trail Runners
The pelvic floor is a crucial complex for many bodily functions, supporting the pelvic organs and contributing to urinary and anal continence, as well as sexual function.
- Trial name
- IU-TRAIL (NCT06469320)
- Testing
- Online questionnaire
- Where
- Reunion
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion
Resistance Training, Athletic Performance
Big Toe Strength Training on Athletic Performance Parameter
Running form and technique have a direct influence on a runner's economy, and therefore small changes in specific running mechanics could be useful to improving running performance.
- Conditions
- Resistance Training, Athletic Performance, Running
- Trial name
- NCT06197932
- Testing
- Routine exercise and running training, Big Toe Strengthening Exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Joint Pains
Anti-inflammatory Effects of Curcumin, Ginger and Piperine Supplementation in Ultra-trail Runners: a Double-blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial
ECUM-RUN is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial evaluating whether a 30-day oral supplementation with curcumin, ginger, and piperine (9-5-1 formulation) reduces exercise-induced joint pain and…
- Trial name
- ECUM-RUN (NCT07699575)
- Testing
- 9-5-1
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion
Coronary Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases
Prospective Study of Health in Runners and Walkers
To compare rates of coronary heart disease (CHD), cancer, total mortality and exercise injuries in 68,000 runners and 68,000 walkers during four years of surveillance
- Conditions
- Coronary Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Coronary Heart Disease Risk Reduction
- Trial name
- NCT00005494
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
The Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Endurance Performance in Recreational Female Runners
Sodium Bicarbonate Intake on Endurance Performance
Sodium bicarbonate (SB) is one of the ergogenic aids that enhance short-duration, high-intensity sports performance by improving the buffering system.
- Trial name
- NCT06826222
- Testing
- Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3), Sodium Chloride
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Healthy Volunteers
Effects of Polarized and Pyramidal Training Combined With or Without Mindfulness in Amateur Runners
Road running in athletics has grown worldwide in recent years, which has led to an increase in the number of recreational runners.
- Trial name
- NCT06111144
- Testing
- Polarized training intensity distribution (TID) and mental training using mindfulness, Pyramidal training intensity distribution (TID) and mental training using mindfulness, Polarized training intensity distribution (TID) without mindfulness
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Antioquia
Runners
Effects of Shoe Longitudinal Bending Stiffness
Carbon plates inserted in competitive running shoes have been increasingly used in the past 2-3 years and several investigations have shown that these plates increase the longitudinal bending stiffness (LBS) of the shoe.
- Trial name
- FAT-FLEX (NCT04895501)
- Testing
- running flexible shoes
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Modes of Exercise and Myocardial and Endothelial Function, Microcirculation
Investigation of Cardiac Function and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Marathon Runners- The Munich Marathon Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the cardiovascular risk involved in the exertional exercise of marathon running. The researchers aim to investigate the beneficial effects of regular well-dosed exercise on health and…
- Conditions
- Modes of Exercise and Myocardial and Endothelial Function, Microcirculation, Subclinical Endorgan Damage, Obesity
- Trial name
- MMS (NCT00500773)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Running
Physiotherapy Intervention With Flossing Conditioned by Verbal Suggestion About Ankle Functionality in Amateur Runners
Limited ankle functionality is one of the main causes of runner injuries. The use of flossing techniques are used to improve functionality.
- Trial name
- NCT04285619
- Testing
- Positive expectation, Neutral expectation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia
Healthy Runners
Examining the Most Effective Method to Reduce Running Ground Contact Time
The purpose of our study is to establish the most effective running retraining technique to decrease ground contact time. This will be investigated by applying three running retraining conditions and assessing the change in…
- Trial name
- NCT06988709
- Testing
- Real-time Visual Feedback, Real-time Auditory Feedback, Real-time Verbal Feedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital