Clinical trials: Sport Performance
Physical Performance
Balance, Agility, and Strength in Amateur Badminton Players - Novel Badminton Specific Square-Stepping Exercise
The goal of this study was to determine whether a novel badminton-specific square-stepping exercise (bs-SSE) programme could improve dynamic balance, agility, and ankle strength in amateur badminton players.
- Trial name
- NCT07527533
- Testing
- Badminton Specific Square-Stepping Exercise (bs-SSE) Intervention
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- INTI International University
Sports Physical Therapy
Effects of Ladder Versus Balance Training on Dynamic Balance and Performance Among Football Players
Football is becoming more and more popular around the world since it is easier to obtain. Depending on specific game activities, a player's position on the field may have an impact on their physical traits.
- Trial name
- ELVBTDBPFB (NCT06509685)
- Testing
- Ladder Training, balance training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Muscle Strength, Muscle Hypertrophy
Effects of BFR Training on Muscle Strength, Thickness, and Motivation in National Adolescent Male Canoe Athletes
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) exercises on lower extremity muscle strength, muscle thickness, and sport-specific motivation in adolescent elite male canoe athletes.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Muscle Hypertrophy, Sport Performance
- Trial name
- BRAVE-CAN (NCT06912867)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Exercise Program
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Adolescent Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength Development
Effects of Back Squat Exercise with or Without Blood Flow Restriction in Healthy Adolescent Basketball Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training compared to traditional high-intensity training in adolescent basketball players aged 16-18.
- Conditions
- Adolescent Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength Development, Jump Height Improvement, Ground Reaction Force (GRF) Enhancement
- Trial name
- BFR (NCT06684093)
- Testing
- Back squat with Blood flow restriction machine, Back squats
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Sports Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Functional Performance Assessments in Overhead Athletes With Shoulder Injury
Background \& Purpose: Shoulder injuries are commonly seen in overhead athletes due to the mechanism of the repetitive and high velocity movement.
- Trial name
- NCT03661944
- Testing
- functional performance test
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Athletic Performance
Effects of Whole-body Electromyostimulation on Golf Performance in Amateur Golfers
Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Germany. However, the biomechanical and motor challenge of golf should not be underestimated.
- Trial name
- NCT04439734
- Testing
- Electromyostimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Fatigue
The Influence of Central and Peripheral Fatigue on Sports Performance and Prevention of Sports Injury
This is an observational study that assess the baseball pitchers' fatigue status. The purpose of this study is to find the pitching mechanic change and the fatigue point to provide guidance for coaches to schedule training items…
- Trial name
- NCT04695067
- Testing
- Central fatigue group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Concussion, Brain, Traumatic Injury
Sport Concussion Performance-Based Prevention Program
Sport-related concussions and traumatic lower body injuries (e.g., anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears) occur frequently in high-speed and contact/collision sports contributing to significant time loss from…
- Trial name
- NCT04992130
- Testing
- Pre-season supplementary neurologic training program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Volleyball Players, Performance
Caffeinated Gum Use and Volleyball Performance
This study examined the acute effects of caffeinated chewing gum on volleyball performance in trained female volleyball players.
- Trial name
- NCT07597265
- Testing
- Single-dose caffeinated gum, Partial-dose caffeinated gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Athletic Injuries
Correlation Between Psychological Readiness, Knee Function, and Isokinetic Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Using Peroneus Longus Tendon Graft (PL-ACL-2025)
This clinical trial aims to investigate the correlation between psychological readiness, knee function, and isokinetic performance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) using the Peroneus Longus tendon graft…
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, Athletic Injuries, Knee Injuries
- Trial name
- PL-ACLR (NCT07201597)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Oxidative Stress
Study of Pomegranate Juice in the Modulation of Oxidative Stress Markers in Endurance-based Athletes
The purpose of this study is to evaluate modifications of plasma protein carbonyls and malondialdehyde levels in endurance-based athletes after three weeks of pomegranate juice consumption.
- Trial name
- NCT02293486
- Testing
- Pomegranate juice
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Healthy Athletes, Healthy Volonteers
Efficacy of a Foot Strengthening Protocol on Sport Performance Kinetics
This randomized controlled trial aims to explore the effect of a foot strengthening protocol on toe flexion strength, foot deformation and morphology as well as kinetics during sprinting, cutting and jumping in healthy athletes…
- Trial name
- PRP-Pied-PERF (NCT05574322)
- Testing
- Progressive foot strengthening protocol, Control group
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Sports Performance, Cycling
Short or Long High Intensity Training
To compare the effects of short and long high intensity interval training (HIT) conducted with the same total accumulated duration on physiological- and performance parameters during a 4-week training period.
- Conditions
- Sports Performance, Cycling, Well-trained Athletes
- Trial name
- NCT04075929
- Testing
- Training effects on aerobic output
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Agder
Athletes, Performance
Effects of Drop Jump During Warm-up on Athletic Performance and Ankle Stability in Young Basketball Players
Youth basketball is a sport that requires high levels of power and speed. Regardless of the competitive level, young athletes undergo rigorous training to enhance their coordination, neuromuscular reactivity, jump height, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07664475
- Testing
- Drop Jump
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Basketball, Basketball Performance
Recovery Modalities and Application Sequence in Elite Female Basketball Players
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of intermittent pneumatic compression, local heat, and mechanical vibration applications on recovery following high-intensity anaerobic exercise in elite female basketball…
- Conditions
- Basketball, Basketball Performance, Recovery, Recovery After Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07899619
- Testing
- Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC), Local Heat and Mechanical Vibration (Venom 2 Leg), Passive Rest
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength
The Effects of an 8-Week Exer-Genie-Assisted Speed and ABC Drill Training Program on Speed, Hamstring Strength, and Vertical Jump Performance in Female Football Players
This study aims to examine the effects of an eight-week Exer-Genie®-assisted speed and agility-balance-coordination (ABC drill) training program on sprint performance, hamstring muscle strength, and vertical jump ability in young…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength, Hamstring Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT07274566
- Testing
- Exer-Genie® Training Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Rumeli University
Athletic Injuries, Sports Physical Therapy
The Effect of Soft Tissue Mobilization and Kinesio Taping Applied to Athletics Athletes on Sports Performance
The aim of the research is to evaluate the effects of tool-assisted soft tissue mobilization and kinesiology tape applications applied to the Hamstring muscle on balance, agility and jumping in athletics athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT06407466
- Testing
- taping, Control, mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Health Behavior
SWAP-MEAT Athlete: Three Diets on Athletic Performance
This study aims to investigate the impact of two plant-based diets-whole food plant-based (WFPB) and plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA)-vs. an omnivorous diet (Animal) on endurance and muscular strength in recreational athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT05472701
- Testing
- Diet order: WFPB, PBMA, Animal, WFPB, Animal, PBMA, PBMA, WFPB, Animal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Sports Physical Therapy
Dynamic vs. PNF Quadriceps Stretching in Cyclists
Following an initial assessment, 30 professional cyclists will be divided into two groups (1:1). PNF stretching will be applied to the Quadriceps muscles of the participants in Group A, while Group B will perform dynamic…
- Trial name
- NCT07164729
- Testing
- PNF Stretching, Dynamic Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Aerobic Performance, Respiratory Function
Integrating Halotherapy Into Preseason Training Improves Respiratory and Aerobic Performance in Elite Female Soccer Players
This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week halotherapy intervention on respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, aerobic capacity, and intermittent running performance in elite female…
- Conditions
- Aerobic Performance, Respiratory Function, Athletic Performance, Respiratory Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07406386
- Testing
- Halotherapy Group, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty