Clinical trials: Sports Performance
Low Level Laser Therapy, Photobiomodulation
Influence of PBM on Anaerobic Capacity Under Normoxia and Hypoxia
The photobiomodulation (PBM) shows positive results in muscle performance, fatigue reduction, management of blood lactate production, analgesia and in the increase of VO2 maximal, favoring the increase of ATP production and thus…
- Conditions
- Low Level Laser Therapy, Photobiomodulation, Performance, Sport
- Trial name
- NCT05595564
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Health Adult Subjects
Thrower's Ten Versus Conventional Conditioning in Amateur Discus Throwers
This retrospective observational study compares the association of Thrower's Ten training and conventional conditioning with throwing performance and shoulder muscle strength in amateur male discus throwers.
- Trial name
- NCT07783997
- Testing
- Thrower's Ten exercise program, Conventional conditioning program
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saveetha University
Skeletal Muscle Damage, Muscle Damage
Whey and Soy Protein Supplementation in Football Players
In a constant effort to find ways to make a quicker recovery between demanding workouts and football matches, this study is the first to investigate the benefits of protein supplementation, and compares two types of proteins, an…
- Conditions
- Skeletal Muscle Damage, Muscle Damage, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT03753321
- Testing
- Whey protein, Soy protein
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Oxidative Stress
The Effect of Protandim Supplementation on Oxidative Damage and Athletic Performance
Nutrition supplementation with antioxidants have been discussed as a way to further enhance overall well-being of athletes, promote faster recovery, and improve overall performance.
- Trial name
- NCT02172625
- Testing
- Protandim Dietary Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Athletic Performance, Testosterone
Study of Testosterone and Athlete Response
Trial objectives and purpose: The primary aim is to study the effects of moderately increased testosterone concentration on aerobic performance (endurance running time to exhaustion), and secondary aims to investigate the effects…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Testosterone, Women's Health: Female Athlete/Female Athlete Triad
- Trial name
- STAR (NCT03210558)
- Testing
- Testosterone cream 1% (Andro-Feme® )
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
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
Sports Nutrition, Biochemical Markers
The Effect of Colostrum Bovinum Supplementation in Endurance Athletes
The purpose of this study was to verify the effect of chronic 12-week high-dose Colostrum Bovinum (COL) and placebo (PLA) supplementation on immunological, hematological and biochemical markers, as well as physical capacity and…
- Conditions
- Sports Nutrition, Biochemical Markers, Exercise Performance, Aerobic Capacity
- Trial name
- NCT06390670
- Testing
- Colostrum Bovinum supplementation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
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
Sports Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Blood, Muscle and Exercise Responses to Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation
The aim of this study is to evaluate the changes in activity of transporters of H+ (monocarboxylate transporters; MCT1, MCT4, NHE) following sodium bicarbonate supplementation and subsequent exercise performance.
- Trial name
- NCT03505970
- Testing
- Sodium bicarbonate, Maltodextrin
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
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
Change of Direction Performance, Athletic Performance
Flywheel vs Traditional Resistance Training for Change of Direction in Elite Soccer Players
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of unilateral flywheel resistance training and unilateral traditional resistance training on change-of-direction performance in elite male soccer players.
- Trial name
- UFRT-COD (NCT07567677)
- Testing
- Flywheel Resistance Training, Traditional Resistance Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Sport University
Physical Activity
Effect of a Specific and General Physical Exercise Intervention on Gaming and E-Sport Performance
The goal of this randomized control intervention study is to test the effect of i) a specific physical training for e-sport and ii) a general physical training on e-sport performance, compared to iii) not training physically at…
- Trial name
- E-SPORT (NCT06264375)
- Testing
- Physical exercise
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaet Innsbruck
Conditions or Focus of Study
Neuromuscular Strength Factors Influencing Vertical Jump Performance
This cross-sectional observational study is designed to comprehensively analyze the relationship between high-volume isokinetic muscle performance and explosive vertical jump capacity in healthy, recreationally active young adult…
- Trial name
- NCT07560930
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Nutritional Supplementation, Growth
Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of Nutritional Supplementation on Physical Activity Performance of Young Soccer Players
Research has clearly shown that lacking sufficient calories, macro- and micro-nutrients may impair an athlete's training adaptations, while athletes who consume a balanced diet that meets energy needs can enhance physiological…
- Trial name
- NCT04213456
- Testing
- Nutritional Sport Formula
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rabin Medical Center
Athletic Performance, Postural Stability
Effects of Caffeine and Nicotine Gum on Balance Performance in Athletes
This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, four-condition crossover study evaluates the acute effects of caffeine gum (~3 mg/kg) and nicotine gum (4 mg) on balance performance in healthy, trained adults.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Postural Stability, Healhty
- Trial name
- NCT07254832
- Testing
- Caffeine Gum 3mg/kg, Nicotine Gum (4 mg)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gülbin Rudarlı
Time-trial Performance, Submaximal Exercise Performance
Nitrate Supplementation; Duration
The main aim of the current study will be to find the optimal duration of supplementation to enhance sports performance.
- Conditions
- Time-trial Performance, Submaximal Exercise Performance, Nitrite, Nitrate
- Trial name
- NO-how (NCT02115893)
- Testing
- Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Chloride
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Muscular Injury
Effect of Light-emitting Diode (LED) Photobiomodulation Therapy on Muscular Fatigue in University Handball Athletes
Introduction: Low-intensity laser therapy (LBI) is a therapeutic modality with a large number of clinical studies in recent years, taking into account its effectiveness in tissue repair, pain control and, more recently, to…
- Trial name
- NCT03972007
- Testing
- Fotobiomodulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Cognitive Function, Video Gamers
Efficacy of a Microalgae Extract PhaeoSOL Combined With Natural Stimulant on Cognitive Function and Gaming Performance of Video Gamers
Considering the important growing development of gaming in the world, this research area has developed considerably over the last few years.
- Trial name
- PHAEOSOL-TWO (NCT04851899)
- Testing
- Phaeosol low dose, Phaeosol high dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Microphyt
High Intensity Interval Exercise (HIIE)
Time at VO2max During High-Intensity Interval Training
The project titled "Time at VO2max During High-Intensity Interval Training Manipulating Work and Rest" aims to investigate how different high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocols influence the time athletes spend at or…
- Trial name
- NCT06636916
- Testing
- Short Intervals HIIT, Long intervals HIIT
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maia
Sports, Basketball
Dynamic Strength Index-based Intervention in Basketball.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial will be to determine the effectiveness of the dynamic strength index (DSI) in optimizing training programs to improve physical performance proxies (sprinting, jumping, and CoD) in…
- Conditions
- Sports, Basketball, Strength Training
- Trial name
- NCT06094075
- Testing
- Resistance training based on DSI value, Normal training group
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska