Clinical trials: Exercise Performance
Athletic Performance, Attention
Audiovisual Conditions During Eight Weeks of BOSU Training in Taekwondo Athletes
This nonrandomized three-group study described changes in taekwondo-specific electronic impact scores, selective attention and repeated-sprint performance over eight weeks of supplementary BOSU ball balance and proprioception…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Attention, Exercise, Martial Arts
- Trial name
- BOSU-TKD (NCT07894809)
- Testing
- BOSU training with high-tempo music and projected competition video, BOSU training with low-tempo music, BOSU training without audiovisual stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Athletic Performance, Exercise Training
Cluster Training With Blood Flow Restriction in Competitive 200-m Freestyle Swimmers
This study evaluated the effects of adding individualized blood flow restriction (BFR) to cluster resistance training on swimming performance, physical fitness, and selected circulating growth factors in competitive swimmers.
- Trial name
- BFR-CLUSTER-SW (NCT07786129)
- Testing
- Cluster Training With Blood Flow Restriction, Cluster Training Alone
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saif Rasheed Ghanim
Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI), Mucosal Immunity
Fermented Milk Drink With Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei Strain Shirota Helps Triathletes With Cold-Like Symptoms Before and After a Race
This study aims to evaluate whether a fermented milk drink containing the probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LCS), commonly found in Yakult®, can help reduce upper respiratory symptoms in triathletes…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI), Mucosal Immunity, Systemic Inflammation, Depressive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT06970964
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Exercise-Induced Fatigue, Football Performance
Effects of Hydrogen-rich Water Consumption on Transient Fatigue During an Official Football Match.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether drinking hydrogen-rich water can reduce fatigue and help football players maintain high-intensity physical activity during an official football match.
- Trial name
- HRW-FOOTBALL (NCT07855120)
- Testing
- Hydrogen-Rich Water (HRW)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Palacky University
Physical Disability, Intellectual Impairment
HIIT Versus High-Volume Training in Competitive Para Swimmers
This study compared the effects of four weeks of reduced-volume high-intensity interval training and higher-volume moderate-intensity swimming training on repeated-sprint ability, physiological responses, and body composition in…
- Conditions
- Physical Disability, Intellectual Impairment, Athletic Performance, Exercise Training
- Trial name
- NCT07862036
- Testing
- Reduced-Volume High-Intensity Interval Swimming Training, Higher-Volume Moderate-Intensity Swimming Training
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Saccadic Eye-Movement Exercise and Physical Performance, Physical Flexibility
Acute Effects of Saccadic Eye-Movement Exercise on Flexibility and Handgrip Strength
This randomized controlled trial investigated whether a short session of saccadic eye-movement exercises could produce immediate changes in flexibility and handgrip strength in healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Saccadic Eye-Movement Exercise and Physical Performance, Physical Flexibility, Handgrip Strength
- Trial name
- NCT07853521
- Testing
- Four-Phase Saccadic Eye-Movement Exercise Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Aerobic Gymnastics Performance, Sports Performance
Combined Rhodiola Rosea and Caffeine Supplementation for Aerobic Gymnastics Performance
Aerobic gymnastics requires repeated explosive movements, upper-body support elements, and the ability to maintain performance under fatigue.
- Conditions
- Aerobic Gymnastics Performance, Sports Performance, Exercise Recovery, Nutritional Supplementation
- Trial name
- NCT07860242
- Testing
- Rhodiola rosea Supplementation, Caffeine Supplementation, Standardized Aerobic Gymnastics Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Sport University
Anaerobic Performance, Physical Performance
High-Tempo Warm-Up Music and Anaerobic Power During and After Ramadan Fasting
This study investigates whether standardized high-tempo music used during warm-up affects anaerobic power in trained male soccer players during and after Ramadan fasting.
- Conditions
- Anaerobic Performance, Physical Performance, Exercise Performance
- Trial name
- MUSIC-RAST (NCT07525479)
- Testing
- Standardized High-Tempo Music, No Music
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Resistance Exercise Performance, Cognitive Functions
Dose-Response Effects of Short-Term Ashwagandha on Anaerobic Exercise and Cognitive Function in Resistance-Trained Athletes
Ashwagandha (ASH) is an herbal supplement derived from the Withania somnifera plant. It is commonly described as an adaptogen, a substance thought to help the body cope with physical and psychological stress.
- Conditions
- Resistance Exercise Performance, Cognitive Functions, Anaerobic Performance, Dietary Supplementation Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- ASH (NCT07853274)
- Testing
- Low-dose Ashwagandha Supplement, High-dose Ashwagandha Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jacksonville State University
Coffee, Anthocyanins
Short-term Effects of Caffeine and a Multi-ingredient Pre-workout on Exercise Performance
The investigators are conducting a study to see how a commercial pre-workout supplement, coffee, and water affect how well people perform. The study is conducted across four visits.
- Conditions
- Coffee, Anthocyanins, Exercise Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07024940
- Testing
- Ethiopian Coffee, Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
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
Exercise, Physical Performance
Examination of Certain Blood Parameters Following Performance and Acute Exercise at Specific Times of the Day
This study aims to investigate whether the time of day at which acute exercise is performed influences physical performance and acute hormonal and biochemical responses in healthy young male soccer players.
- Conditions
- Exercise, Physical Performance, Circadian Rhythm
- Trial name
- Acute & Blood (NCT07825740)
- Testing
- Standardized Acute Exercise Protocol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Physical Performance Parameters, Exercise Recovery
Effects of Beef-Forward Ready-to-Eat Meals on Recovery Following Simulated Fire Suppression Activities
This clinical trial aims to determine whether consuming beef-based protein before and after physically demanding simulated firefighting activities improves recovery, physical performance, and cognitive performance in healthy…
- Conditions
- Physical Performance Parameters, Exercise Recovery, Cognition, Muscle Damage
- Trial name
- FIRE-BEEF (NCT07822048)
- Testing
- Beef-Based Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals, Plant-Based Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sam Houston State University
Exercise Recovery, Physical Performance Parameters
Effects of Pork Protein on Recovery Following Simulated Fireground Activity
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether consuming pork-based protein before and after physically demanding simulated firefighting activities can improve recovery, physical performance, and cognitive performance in…
- Conditions
- Exercise Recovery, Physical Performance Parameters, Muscle Damage, Cognition
- Trial name
- PORK-FIRE (NCT07819565)
- Testing
- Pork-Based Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals, Plant-Based Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals, Carbohydrate-Focused Lower-Protein Ready-to-Eat Meals
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sam Houston State University
Exercise (EX), Strength Training Effects
Velocity-Based vs Percentage-Based Strength Training in Young Football Players
The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of six weeks of velocity-based training (VBT) and traditional percentage-based strength training (TRD) on 20 m sprint performance, vertical jump, and aerobic capacity in…
- Conditions
- Exercise (EX), Strength Training Effects, Soccer Performance
- Trial name
- VBTvsPBT (NCT07802028)
- Testing
- Velocity Based Squat and Bench Press Training, Velocity Based Squat Training, Traditional Strength Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
Athletic Performance, Cognitive Fatigue
TCP-600 Supplementation and Performance Response in Professional Football Players
This study will examine whether a 28-day supplementation protocol containing taurine, caffeine, and phosphatidylserine can help professional male football players maintain physical performance, cognitive function…
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Cognitive Fatigue, Exercise Recovery, Football-Specific Performance
- Trial name
- TCP600-RESP (NCT07710547)
- Testing
- Taurine, Caffeine, Phosphatidylserine
- Where
- 3 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vizja University in Warsaw
Exercise Performance
Effects of Beetroot Juice and Caffeinated Coffee on Exercise Performance in Recreationally Active Men
The goal of this clinical trial was to evaluate how acute intake of beetroot juice, caffeinated coffee, and their combination affected aerobic and anaerobic exercise performance in healthy recreationally active men.
- Trial name
- NCT07797062
- Testing
- Beetroot juice, Caffeinated Turkish Coffee, Water
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Athletic Performance, Exercise
Endurance Trial: Ketone and Carbohydrate Supplementation
This randomized, double-blind, crossover study investigates the effects of exogenous ketone supplementation on physical and cognitive performance in amateur endurance athletes during exhaustive exercise.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Exercise, Ketosis, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT07792876
- Testing
- Carbohydrate beverage, (R)-1,3-butanediol, Standardized evening meal
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Athletic Performance, Warm-Up Exercise
Acute Effects of a Brief Low-Load Core Activation Warm-Up on Football-Specific Technical Performance in Male Youth Players
This study examined whether a brief, low-load core activation warm-up would acutely improve football-specific technical performance compared with a conventional dynamic warm-up in male youth football players.
- Trial name
- NCT07639190
- Testing
- Core Activation Warm-Up, Conventional Dynamic Warm-Up
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Exercise Recovery, Exercise-induced Muscle Damage
Effect of Cordyceps Supplementation Timing on Physiological Responses and Aerobic Adaptation in Athletes
Athletes frequently perform high-intensity exercise to improve physical performance and aerobic capacity. However, such training can induce exercise-induced muscle damage, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses that may…
- Conditions
- Exercise Recovery, Exercise-induced Muscle Damage, Oxidative Stress, Sports Performance
- Trial name
- CORD-RECOV (NCT07664345)
- Testing
- Pre-Exercise Cordyceps Sinensis, Post-Exercise Cordyceps Sinensis
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Surabaya State University