Clinical trials: Sports Performance
Sports
The Effects of Red Spinach Extract Supplementation on Isometric Strength, Resistance Exercise and Cognitive Performance
Red Spinach is a natural food which is a rich source of nitrates, which are beneficial in hemodynamics, cardiovascular function, and have natural hypotensive and antianginal effects.
- Trial name
- NCT04292106
- Testing
- Red Spinach Extract (RSE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lipscomb University
Sports Performance in Children
Effect of Digitally Produced Custom Mouthguards on the Awareness and Sports Performance of Child and Adolescent Basketball Players
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of custom mouthguards, prepared using digital workflow, on the sports performance of children and adolescents who play basketball, and to evaluate their views on the use of…
- Trial name
- NCT06660836
- Testing
- Mouthguard, Performance test
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Athletic Performance
Effect of Caffeinated Chewing Gum on Vertical Jump Performance in Female Volleyball Players
This study aimed to examine the acute effects of caffeine intake through caffeinated chewing gum on the vertical jump performance of professional female volleyball players.
- Trial name
- CAF-GUM (NCT07240506)
- Testing
- Caffeinated chewing gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muttalip Ayar
Mental Fatigue
The Effect of Mental Fatigue on Upper Extremity Functional Performance
Mental fatigue (MF) is known to impair cognitive performance and may negatively affect physical performance. While its effects on lower-extremity functional performance have been investigated, little is known about the influence…
- Trial name
- NCT07645404
- Testing
- Mental Fatigue
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Bakircay University
Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance
Nordic vs Blood Flow Restriction Nordic Exercise in Elite Female Pole Vaulters
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) and Blood Flow Restriction-assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise (BFR-NHE) on hamstring muscle strength, muscle morphology…
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Hamstring Adaptation, Sports Injury Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07705698
- Testing
- Nordic Hamstring Exercise, Blood Flow Restriction-Assisted Nordic Hamstring Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toros University
Sports Physical Therapy
Acceleration Drills and Change in Direction Drills on Agility, Speed and Performance in Squash Players
Squash match play is characterized by fast and frenetic movements, making the development of agility and speed crucial for players.
- Trial name
- NCT06661226
- Testing
- Accleration drills, Change in Direction Drills
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Dietary Fiber, Sports
Effects of Soluble Dietary Fiber on Sport Efficiency and Fatigue Delay in Top Basketball Players
Athlete nutrition is becoming an increasingly important factor on the path to achieving top results. Nutrients such as soluble fiber can alter the intestinal microbiota, resulting in metabolites with a positive effect on…
- Conditions
- Dietary Fiber, Sports, Sports Nutrition, Microbiota
- Trial name
- FiberPlay (NCT05726435)
- Testing
- Soluble dietary fiber with prebiotic properties
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Athletic Performance, Neurocognitive Function
Neuro-Athletic Training in Football
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of an 8-week neuro-athletic training (NAT) program in enhancing sport-specific skills and physical capacities in elite male football players aged 18-23 years.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Neurocognitive Function, Proprioception, Soccer
- Trial name
- NCT07092735
- Testing
- Neuro-Athletic Training, Standard Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Healthy
The Effects of Astaxanthin on Physiological Anti-fatigue and Sports Performance: an Integrated Study From the Application of Laboratory Human Sports Platform to Simulated Competitions
To address the rapid recovery needs in intensive badminton competitions, this 2-year study evaluates Astaxanthin (AST) as a potential ergogenic aid.
- Trial name
- NCT07630870
- Testing
- Astaxanthin
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
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
Sports Physical Therapy
The Effect of Neuromuscular Training Program in Futsal Players
Despite its popularity, there has been limited research on futsal, possibly due to the lack of financial interest in the game, and most of these research articles have addressed game analysis and/or physiological demands on…
- Trial name
- NCT05281653
- Testing
- Neuromuscular exercise Training, Routine training sessions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Athletic Performance
Respiratory Muscle Strength and Jiu-Jitsu-Specific Performance in Male Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is an intermittent combat sport that requires repeated high-intensity efforts and sustained gripping. This analytical cross-sectional study will examine whether respiratory muscle strength is associated…
- Trial name
- NCT07794241
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Healthy, Sportsman
Effects of Carbon Fiber Insoles on CMJ and Sprint Performance
This study evaluates the effects of VKTRY carbon fiber insoles on vertical jump and sprint performance in moderately active men.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Sportsman, Prevention, Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07589231
- Testing
- VKTRY Insoles
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Benjamín Cuenca Valero
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
Plyometric Exercises, Fitness Training
10-week Complex Training for Chinese National Korfball Players
Korfball is a mixed-gender team sport that requires high levels of coordination, balance, and physical fitness. Unlike basketball or netball, players cannot dribble or run with the ball, and shots must often be taken in a…
- Conditions
- Plyometric Exercises, Fitness Training, Athlete, Physical Fitness
- Trial name
- NCT07310498
- Testing
- 10-week Unilateral Complex Training Program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Athletic Performance, Oxidative Stress
Ergogenic and Antioxidant Effects of Corinthian Currant
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of pre-exercise supplementation of Corinthian currant on metabolism, performance and blood redox status during, and after an acute bout of prolonged exercise.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT03288064
- Testing
- Corinthian currant, Glucose drink, Water ingestion
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Athletes, Sports Performance
Neuro-Psychophysiological Characteristics of Athletes With Varying Levels of Experience
This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week volleyball-specific stroboscopic training program on neuro-psychophysiological outcomes in female volleyball players with different levels of competitive experience.
- Conditions
- Athletes, Sports Performance, Visual-Motor Processing, Neuro-Psychophysiological Responses in Athletes
- Trial name
- NEPSY-SPORT (NCT07392385)
- Testing
- Stroboscopic Volleyball Training, Conventional Volleyball Training (Control)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bozok University
Injury;Sports
Neuromuscular Cognitive Training
This project will utilize a quasi-experimental, multiple baseline pretest-posttest design where participants will complete postural stability assessments, physical performance assessments, and questionnaires to evaluate…
- Trial name
- I-THINC (NCT05459363)
- Testing
- I-THINC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ke'La H Porter
Menstrual Cycle, Sports
Influence of Menstrual Cycle Stages on Female Athletes
The influence of the menstrual cycle on women's sports performance is still uncertain. Research on this topic shows methodological biases.
- Trial name
- NCT05576740
- Testing
- Determination of hormone level concentrations, Jump height determination, Grip strength determination
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Jaume I
Healthy Volunteers
Generation of Biological Samples Positive to Hydrochlorothiazide for Anti-doping Control
Background: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the renal tubules, thus increasing the excretion of water.
- Trial name
- HCTZ (NCT04197622)
- Testing
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Parc de Salut Mar