Clinical trials: Running Performance
Running, Athletic Performance
A Multiphase Analysis of Next-generation Trail Footwear
This study will investigate how different advanced-foam trail-running footwear configurations affect running economy, performance, comfort, and fatigue in competitive trail runners.
- Conditions
- Running, Athletic Performance, Oxygen Consumption, Muscle Fatigue
- Trial name
- NEXTGENTRAIL (NCT07855042)
- Testing
- Running footwear
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fernando González-Mohíno Mayoralas
Exercise Performance, Aerobic Capacity
Effects of Small-Sided Games Versus Sprint Interval Running on Aerobic Capacity and Training Load in Elite Football
Purpose of the Study: This study aimed to compare the physiological and performance-related effects of two different training methods in elite football players: supramaximal interval running (SIR) and small-sided games (SSG).
- Trial name
- SIRvsSSG2023 (NCT07132294)
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
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
Alzheimer's Disease
A Study to Test the Performance of the CogState Computerized Neuropsychological Battery in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease (0000-086)(COMPLETED)
This study will evaluate the performance of the CogState computerized neuropsychological battery, Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-cog) and Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study - Activities of Daily…
- Trial name
- NCT00777608
- Testing
- Donepezil 5 - 10 mg, Donepezil 10 mg
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Healthy
The Effect Custom Foot Orthotics on Comfort, Kinetics and Kinematics
The overarching aim of this project is to investigate the role of custom foot orthotics in a 'return to performance' framework as the ultimate part of the 'return to sport continuum'.
- Trial name
- NCT05300620
- Testing
- Custom Foot Orthotics EVA, Original Liner, Custom Foot Orthotics PU
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aspetar
Healthy
Myofascial Reorganization on Performance, and Biomechanical, Viscoelastic, and Thermographic Properties of Athletes
This is a two-group randomized clinical trial (includes an experimental and a placebo group) to verify the effects of the Myofascial Reorganization (RMF) compared to the placebo-RMF technique on running performance and…
- Trial name
- NCT06485063
- Testing
- Myofascial Reorganization
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the State of Santa Catarina
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
Gastric Distress, Running Performance
A Low-osmolaric Glucose Polymer Drink for Gastric Distress and Running Performance
The objective of this study is to investigate whether two newly developed sports drink will affect gastric distress (GD) and running performance (RP) compared to an iso-caloric control drink both in a short and longer distance…
- Trial name
- NCT02401152
- Testing
- Sports drink 1, Sports drink 2
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- InnoSportNL
Healthy
High Intensity Interval Training in 1% or 10% Slope
The objective was to determine the effect of six running sessions of high intensity interval training (HIIT) at 1% and 10% incline on VO2max, peak of velocity (VPeak), and time limit of 1% (TLim1%) and 10% (TLim10%) of…
- Trial name
- Slope (NCT02511964)
- Testing
- Interval Training at 1% Incline, Interval Training at 10% Incline
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Nutrition, Physical Performance
The Effects of Nitrate Supplementation on Elite Runners
This study analyzed the effects of 15 days of beetroot juice supplementation on different performance measures in elite Spanish distance runners
- Conditions
- Nutrition, Physical Performance, Sport Physiology, Nitrates
- Trial name
- NCT03449992
- Testing
- nitrate-rich beetroot juice
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING EFFECT
Effects of Novel Sodium Bicarbonate Ingestion of Buffering Capacity
One purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of elevating serum bicarbonate concentration more than had been achieved in previous studies without inducing potentially ergolytic GI distress.
- Trial name
- NCT03813329
- Testing
- Modified Sodium Bicarbonate, Acute Sodium Bicarbonate
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Long Island University
Physical Fitness
Speed-based and Mechanical Work Considered HIIT for Football Referees
Majority of the existing studies on the high intensity training of referees are heart rate-based prescription. It is probably the most commonly measured physiological marker used to control or measure exercise intensity in the…
- Trial name
- NCT05682430
- Testing
- Heart rate based HIIT, VIFT speed-based HIIT with mechanical work
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
Carbohydrate Intake and Exercise Performance
Carbohydrate Availability and Running Performance in Professional Male Footballers
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how different daily carbohydrate intakes affect training performance in professional male football players during a pre-season training week.
- Trial name
- NCT07668726
- Testing
- High-Carbohydrate Beverage
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
Sports Physical Therapy
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Panax Ginseng on Lipid Metabolism in Men and the Relationship With Sports Practice.
Panax Ginseng (P ginseng), C.A. Meyer, Red, Chinese or Korean ginseng is a plant from eastern Asia and is one of the most widely used herbal products in the world.
- Trial name
- GinsengRun (NCT03888196)
- Testing
- Panax Ginseng Supplementation
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat de Lleida
Running Performance
Does a Caffeine Gum Improve 5 km Run Performance in a Competition/Field Setting?
The purpose of this study is to determine whether caffeine gum improves the performance of runners completing free timed mass participation 5 km runs in the United Kingdom (UK)
- Trial name
- NCT02473575
- Testing
- caffeine gum
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheffield Hallam University
Endurance Exercise, Exercise Physiology
Comparison of Training Intensity Distribution Models in Recreational Distance Runners
This study aims to compare the effects of three different training intensity distribution (TID) models-polarized, threshold, and pyramidal-on physiological and performance adaptations in recreational distance runners.
- Conditions
- Endurance Exercise, Exercise Physiology, Running Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07565168
- Testing
- Polarided training intensity distribution, Threshold Training Intensity Distribution, Pyramidal Training Intensity Distribution
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Healthy
Effects of CBD on 2 Mile Run Time Trial Performance
Individuals who engage in endurance events tend to experience higher levels of stress within the body, mind, and gut, that often lead to impairment of performance.
- Trial name
- NCT06364254
- Testing
- Cannabidiol Capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Northern Colorado
Exercise, Hydration
Betaine Addition to Water Loading Prior to Running Exercise
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study will investigate whether acute betaine ingestion as part of a pre-exercise hyperhydration strategy improves endurance running performance and influences…
- Trial name
- NCT07840248
- Testing
- Anhydrous Betaine
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Life Sciences
Endurance Running Performance, Exercise Training Adaptation
Effects of Two Endurance Training Programs on 5-km Running Performance in Recreational Runners
This study will examine the effects of two 8-week endurance training programs on 5-km running performance in recreational runners.
- Trial name
- NCT07738640
- Testing
- Lactate Threshold Training, Pyramidal-to-Polarized Endurance Training
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shuqi Jia
Soccer, Core Stability
Core Stabilization Programme on Kicking Velocity and Performance in Male Adolescent Football Players
Core stability is an important component maximising efficient athletic function. Function is most often produced by the kinetic chain, the coordinate sequenced activation of body segments that places the distal segment in the…
- Conditions
- Soccer, Core Stability, Sports Performance
- Trial name
- NCT05711069
- Testing
- Core Stability Exercise Program, Routine Football Training Program
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University