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Skeletal Muscle DamageNCT04795232

Recovery Kinetics Following Change of Direction Training

A study testing COD45 and COD90 in people with Skeletal Muscle Damage, run by University of Thessaly at 2 sites in Greece.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study aims at investigating the recovery kinetics of skeletal muscle damage, neuromuscular fatigue and performance following a single change of direction (COD) training session in competitive soccer players. The impact of COD degrees will be also examined by comparing a 45o vs. 90o COD training session. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Skeletal Muscle Damage
What is being tested?
COD45 and COD90
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
10 participants
Where
2 sitesGreece
Study dates
1 Apr 2021to 30 Jun 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 35 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Soccer players participating in at least 5 training sessions per week and 1official match
  • Participation at a competitive level for at least 4 years
  • Free of musculoskeletal injuries
  • No use of ergogenic supplements or medication
  • Non-smokers

Who cannot join

  • Musculoskeletal injury
  • Use of alcohol, caffeine and any type of ergogenic supplements or medication during the course of the study

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Greece2 sites
  • SMART LAB, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly.

    Trikala, 42100

  • SmArT LABORATORY, SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY

    Trikala, 42100

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About this study

Official title: Recovery Kinetics Following Change of Direction (COD) Training in Soccer: Implications for Different COD Angles

This study aims at investigating the recovery kinetics of skeletal muscle damage, neuromuscular fatigue and performance following a single change of direction (COD) training session in competitive soccer players. The impact of COD degrees will be also examined by comparing a 45o vs. 90o COD training session. Ten male soccer players will perform a COD45 [A single training session including 2x(10x ~27.6m) sprints with two 45o COD in each sprint], a COD90 [A single training session including 2x(10x ~21.2m) sprints with two 90o COD in each sprint] and a Control trial (No intervention included, only daily measurements) in randomized, repeated measures, crossover design. Assessments related to skeletal muscle damage, neuromuscular fatigue and performance will be performed prior to training session and daily for three consecutive days post-training, in each trial.

Read the detailed description

Ten male soccer players will be included in this study. Participants will be initially informed about the aim of study as well as the associated risks and benefits and subsequently will provide their signed consent form. At baseline, they will undergo assessment of their anthropometrics (i.e. body mass and body height), body composition (by DXA), physical conditioning status [maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max), Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance test level 2 and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery test level 2] and daily dietary intake. Thereafter, they will participate in two experimental trials and one control trial in a randomized, crossover, repeated measures design: i) COD45: Participants in this trial will perform a COD training session consisted of 2 sets of 10 x ~27.6m sprints with two 45o COD in each sprint and a resting period of 16 sec and 2:20 min between sprints and sets, respectively, ii) COD90: Participants in this trial will perform a COD training session consisted of 2 sets of 10 x ~21.2m sprints with two 90o COD in each sprint and a resting period of 16 sec and 2:20 min between sprints and sets, respectively, iii) Control: Participants in this trial will only participate in daily assessments to control for day to day variability in the depended variables (they will not receive any intervention). Prior to each trial, participants will provide a resting blood sample (for the determination of blood lactate, white blood cell count and creatine kinase activity) and undergo assessment of their delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS), maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC), countermovement jump [will be assessed using two force platforms at 1000 Hz and electromyography instrumentation (EMG)], isokinetic peak torque of knee extensors and flexors (will be assessed on an isokinetic dynamometer), agility (will be assessed using the Illinois test), 10m and 30m sprint time (will be assessed by using light cells) and repeated sprint ability (5x30m sprints will be performed with 25 sec rest in-between). In COD45 and COD90 experimental trials, a blood sample will be collected immediately post-training for the determination of blood lactate concentration while assessment of DOMS, MVIC and countermovement jump will be performed at 1, 2 and 3 hours post-training. In all trials assessment of DOMS, MVIC, countermovement jump (CMJ), isokinetic peak torque, agility and sprinting performance as well as determination of creatine kinase activity and white blood cell count will be performed at 24, 48 and 72 hours post-training. A 7-day wash out period will applied between trials.

Being tested
COD45, COD90
Keywords
change of direction training, recovery, soccer, performance

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • COD45Other

    Participants will perform 2 sets of 10 sprints. The total distance for each sprint will be 27.6 meters and will include two changes of direction of 45 degrees. The recovery time will be 16 seconds between sprints and 2.20 minutes between sets

  • COD90Other

    Participants will perform 2 sets of 10 sprints. The total distance for each sprint will be 21.2 meters and will include two changes of direction of 90 degrees. The recovery time will be 16 seconds between sprints and 2.20 minutes between sets

Study groups in NCT04795232
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ControlNo interventionParticipants in this arm will receive no intervention
COD45ExperimentalParticipants in this arm will participate in a COD training session consisted of 45 degrees changes of direction
Receives: Other: COD45
COD90ExperimentalParticipants in this arm will participate in a COD training session consisted of 90 degrees changes of direction
Receives: Other: COD90

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in creatine kinase activity

    Creatine kinase activity will be measured in plasma

    Measured: At baseline, at 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  2. Change in white blood cell count

    White blood cell count will be measured by using an automatic blood analyzer

    Measured: At baseline, at 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  3. Change in delayed onset of muscle soreness

    Muscle soreness will be assessed by palpation of the muscle belly and the distal region

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  4. Change in isometric peak torque

    Isometric peak torque will be assessed on an isokinetic dynamometer

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  5. Change in fatigue index of maximal voluntary isometric contraction during 10 seconds

    Fatigue rate will be determined by calculating the percent drop of peak torque between the first and the last three seconds of a 10-second maximal isometric contraction

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  6. Change in isokinetic peak torque of knee extensors

    Isokinetic peak torque will be assessed on an isokinetic dynamometer in both limbs

    Measured: At baseline, at 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  7. Change in isokinetic peak torque of knee flexors

    Isokinetic peak torque will be assessed on an isokinetic dynamometer in both limbs

    Measured: At baseline, at 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  8. Change in countermovement jump height

    Countermovement jump height will be assessed by using two force platforms at 1000 Hz, with each foot in parallel on the two platforms providing a separate yet time-synchronized measurement of the jump height for each leg

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  9. Change in ground reaction force during countermovement jump

    Ground reaction force will be assessed by using two force platforms at 1000 Hz, with each foot in parallel on the two platforms providing a separate yet time-synchronized measurement of the jump height for each leg

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  10. Change in peak power during countermovement jump

    Peak power will be assessed using two force platforms at 1000 Hz, with each foot in parallel on the two platforms providing a separate yet time-synchronized measurement of the jump height for each leg

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  11. Change in mean power during countermovement jump

    Mean power will be assessed using two force platforms at 1000 Hz, with each foot in parallel on the two platforms providing a separate yet time-synchronized measurement of the jump height for each leg

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  12. Change in vertical stiffness during countermovement jump

    Vertical stiffness will be assessed using two force platforms at 1000 Hz, with each foot in parallel on the two platforms providing a separate yet time-synchronized measurement of the jump height for each leg

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  13. Change in peak rate of force development during countermovement jump

    Peak rate of force development will be assessed using two force platforms at 1000 Hz, with each foot in parallel on the two platforms providing a separate yet time-synchronized measurement of the jump height for each leg

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  14. Change in peak normalized electromyography (EMG) during the eccentric and concentric phases of the countermovement jump

    EMG data will be collected wirelessly at 2000 Hz using a Myon MA-320 EMG system (Myon AG, Switzerland) for the vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius and gluteus maximus muscles.

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  15. Change in mean normalized electromyography (EMG) during the eccentric and concentric phases of the countermovement jump

    EMG data will be collected wirelessly at 2000 Hz using a Myon MA-320 EMG system (Myon AG, Switzerland) for the vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, gastrocnemius and gluteus maximus muscles.

    Measured: At baseline, at 1, 2, 3, 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  16. Change in repeated sprint ability

    Repeated sprint ability will be tested using 5x30 m sprints with 25 seconds rest in-between

    Measured: At baseline, at 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  17. Change in sprint time of 10m

    10m sprint time will be assessed using light cells

    Measured: At baseline, at 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  18. Change in sprint time of 30m

    30m sprint time will be assessed using light cells

    Measured: At baseline, at 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  19. Change in agility

    Agility will be assessed using the illinois agility test.

    Measured: At baseline, at 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session

  20. Change in field activity during the change of direction training session

    Field activity will be continuously monitored during the change of direction training session by using global positioning system (GPS)

    Measured: During the change of direction training session

  21. Change in heart rate during the change of direction training session

    Heart rate will be continuously monitored during the change of direction training session by using heart rate monitors.

    Measured: During the change of direction training session

  22. Change in blood lactate concentration

    Blood lactate will be measured using a lactate plus system

    Measured: At baseline and immediately post change of direction training session

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Body mass

    Body mass will me measured on a beam balance with stadiometer

    Measured: At baseline

  2. Body height

    Body height will me measured on a beam balance with stadiometer

    Measured: At baseline

  3. Body fat

    Body fat will be assessed by using Dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry

    Measured: At baseline

  4. Lean body mass

    Lean body mass will be assessed by using Dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry

    Measured: At baseline

  5. Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)

    VO2max will be measured by open circuit spirometry via breath by breath method

    Measured: At baseline

  6. Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance Test level 2 performance

    Measured: At baseline

  7. Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test level 2 performance

    Measured: At baseline

  8. Dietary intake

    Dietary intake will be assessed over a 7-day period by using diet recalls

    Measured: At baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Mar 2021
  2. Study start1 Apr 2021
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2021
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2023

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
10 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04795232
Sponsor's protocol ID
Recovery-COD Training-UTH
Status last verified
Oct 2023
First submitted
9 Mar 2021
Last updated
10 Oct 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Poulios A, Grammenos N, Fatouros IG, Avloniti A, Tsimeas P, Papanikolaou K, Syrou N, Rosvoglou A, Tsaousidis I, Chatzinikolaou A, Tsiokanos A, Mohr M, Jamurtas AZ, Draganidis D. Recovery Kinetics After Repeated Sprint Training With Directional Changes in Soccer: It Is a Matter of Angle. J Strength Cond Res. 2026 May 15. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005526. Online ahead of print.

    PubMed 42133376

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing COD45 and COD90 in people with Skeletal Muscle Damage, run by University of Thessaly at 2 sites in Greece.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Oct 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Greece. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in creatine kinase activity (time frame: At baseline, at 24, 48 and 72 hours after change of direction training session). The study lists 22 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04795232, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Oct 2023.

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