Clinical trials: Athletes
Young Athletes
Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Pressotherapy on Muscle Recovery After Eccentric Exercise in Physically Active Young Adults
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), and passive rest on recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) induced by a…
- Trial name
- LYMPH-REC (NCT07892105)
- Testing
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Intermittent Pheumatic Compression
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Open-Skill Athletes
The Effect of Sport-Specific Visual and Vestibular Training in Open-Skill Athletes
This study aims to examine the effects of a 6-week sport-specific visual and vestibular training program on athletes' reaction time and dynamic balance, while comparing outcomes with a control group to determine the extent to…
- Trial name
- NCT07503119
- Testing
- Pinhole Glass Training, T-Drill Agility Exercise, Letter Tracking Station
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Female Athletes, Healthy Women
A Descriptive Analysis of the Physiological and Behavioral Profiles of Elite Female Athletes
In May 2026, the Gatorade Brand launched the "Body of Science" (BoS), a multi-year research initiative aimed at closing the gender gap in sports science.
- Trial name
- NCT07883278
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Healthy Normal Athletes
A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial of L Max in Healthy Adult Athletes
The goal of this study is to evaluate the lung-cleansing effects of L Max by measuring changes in Participant Reported Outcome (PRO) Scores and athletic performance.
- Trial name
- NCT07102680
- Testing
- L Max
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Climatic, Inc.
Athlete Assessment, Body Composition
Resting Metabolic Rate in Bodybuilders Using Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Bodybuilders present unique body composition profiles, characterized by high fat-free mass and very low levels of body fat. In addition, many competitive and non-competitive athletes use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and…
- Trial name
- Non applicable (NCT07878052)
- Testing
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Atlantica - Instituto Universitario
Healthy Athlete
Effect of CPAP on Recovery in High-Performance Endurance Athletes
This study evaluated the use of nocturnal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as a potential recovery strategy in healthy male endurance runners without obstructive sleep apnea.
- Trial name
- NCT07879001
- Testing
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Physical Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Selective Attention, Attention Performance in Athletes
Sports-Based Cognitive Game Program and Attention in Athletes
This study examined whether a 12-week sports-based cognitive game program improves selective attention and changes resting frontal brain-wave activity in physically active university students.
- Trial name
- NCT07749937
- Testing
- Sports-Based Cognitive Game Development Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duzce University
Healthy Adult, Athlete
Comparison Between Eccentric Hamstring Training and Sprint-Specific Training
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of an intensity-, volume-, and time under tension-matched eccentric hamstring exercise intervention with the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) to a…
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult, Athlete, Exercise Training, Sport
- Trial name
- NCT07716319
- Testing
- RDL, NHE, Sprint testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Para-Athletes
Comparison of Upper Extremity Reaction Time, Body Awareness, Grip Strength, Agility and Functionality Between Wheelchair Para-Armwrestling and Para-Archery Athletes
Aim of the study is to evaluate upper extremity performance between wheelchair para-armwrestling and para-archery athletes in a multidimensional way and to compare upper extremity reaction time, body awareness, grip strength…
- Trial name
- NCT07735429
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Health Institutes of Turkey
Athlete, Elite Athlete
Effects of Cistanche Supplementation on Anaerobic Exercise Performance and Recovery in Men With Different Athletic Training Levels
This study is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial designed to examine whether 8 weeks of Cistanche deserticola supplementation, when combined with a standardized anaerobic training program, can improve anaerobic…
- Conditions
- Athlete, Elite Athlete, Sport Performance, Exercise Recovery
- Trial name
- NCT07546513
- Testing
- Cistanche deserticola, Standardized anaerobic training program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Sport University
Hydration, Nutrition
Self-Reported Hydration and Nutrition Habits and Knowledge Among Frontline Workers in Manufacturing Facilities
The study is designed as a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Surveys will be used to assess the current hydration and nutrition habits and knowledge amongst PepsiCo frontline workers in manufacturing facilities
- Conditions
- Hydration, Nutrition, Industrial Athlete
- Trial name
- NCT07733999
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Taekwondo Match-simulated Fatigue, Static Balance
Effects of Taekwondo Match-Simulated Fatigue on Balance Performance in Female Athletes
Taekwondo is a high-intensity combat sport characterized by repeated explosive kicking actions and rapid changes in body position, requiring well-developed postural control to maintain technical performance and reduce injury…
- Conditions
- Taekwondo Match-simulated Fatigue, Static Balance, Dinamic Balance, Female Athletes
- Trial name
- NCT07747064
- Testing
- Taekwondo Match-Simulated Fatigue Protocol, Static balance test, Dynamic balance test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Berkay Löklüoğlu
Athlete Support
Athlete Needs Assessment & Focus Groups
The overall objective of this study is to investigate various physical and mental health needs of collegiate athletes and how they differ in and out of sport.
- Trial name
- NCT06213350
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation
Fractal vs Isochronous Cueing in Athletes After ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most prevalent and functionally limiting knee injuries in sports, particularly those that involve pivoting movements.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Athlete
- Trial name
- SyncGait (NCT07243535)
- Testing
- Fractal Cueing, Isochronous Cueing
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL
Menstrual Cycle, Athletes
Menstruel Cycle Knowledge Questionnaite
Menstrual health is an important component of women's physical, mental, and social well-being. Adequate knowledge of the menstrual cycle is essential for distinguishing between normal and abnormal menstrual patterns, facilitating…
- Trial name
- NCT07766577
- Testing
- Menstrual Cycle Knowledge Questionanire, Menstrual Symptom Scale, Health Literacy in Sports
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Isokinetic Test, Force-velocity Profile
Sex Differences in Knee Strength and Speed in Male and Female Football Players
Force-velocity (F-V) profiling is increasingly used to describe the mechanical capacities of the knee extensors and knee flexors in football, but almost all available reference data come from male players.
- Conditions
- Isokinetic Test, Force-velocity Profile, Soccer Performance, Female Athletes
- Trial name
- NCT07810387
- Testing
- Isokinetic test
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haute Ecole ARC Sante
Athletes
Acute Effects of Foam Rolling and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching
This randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group comparative trial investigated the acute effects of foam rolling (FR) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching used as warm-up strategies in amateur…
- Trial name
- NCT06240013
- Testing
- Foam Rolling, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Female Athletes, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
ACL Mechanical Property Changes in Female Collegiate Basketball Players During a Competitive Season
This prospective cohort study aims to investigate whether the mechanical properties of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) undergo measurable changes throughout a competitive basketball season in female collegiate athletes.
- Conditions
- Female Athletes, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Athletic Performance, Sports Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT07486466
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
Healthy Adult, Athlete
The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on the Irisin/Klotho/Sirtuin-1/BDNF Axis
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of an acute aerobic exercise on irisin, klotho, sirtuin-1, and BDNF levels in the healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07800156
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cemre Didem Eyipinar
Healthy Athlete
Relationship Between Modality-specific Dual-task Performance and Immersive Exergaming Outcomes in Healthy Athletes
The goal of this clinical trial is to provide a more specific understanding of which dual task conditions elicit changes in either motor or cognitive performance.
- Trial name
- DUTACO (NCT07461025)
- Testing
- different dual-task paradigms
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences