Clinical trials: Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology, Muscle Strength and Oxygenation
Effects of Squat Variations on Quadriceps Muscle Thickness and Strength
The study was conducted using a randomized controlled trial design. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of traditional and heel-elevated squat training on quadriceps muscle thickness and knee extensor…
- Trial name
- NCT07700641
- Testing
- Tradional Squat Group, Heel-Elevated Squat Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Exercise Physiology, Nutritional Supplementation
Effects of Pre-Run Nutritional Supplements During a Fixed-Pace 5 km Treadmill Run
This study will examine how three commonly used pre-run nutritional supplements-caffeine, L-citrulline, and an exogenous ketone supplement-affect physiological and perceptual responses during a fixed-pace 5 km treadmill run in…
- Trial name
- NCT07854223
- Testing
- Caffeine, L-Citrulline, Exogenous Ketone (Beta-Hydroxybutyrate)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Cardiovascular Risk Markers, Postprandial Metabolism
Exercise Intensity and Postprandial Effects of Breaking Sedentary Behavior in Overweight Adults
The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to determine whether breaking up prolonged sitting with aerobic or sprint cycling breaks reduces postprandial blood glucose, insulin, CRP, and blood pressure, which are established risk…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Markers, Postprandial Metabolism, Exercise Physiology, Substrate Oxidation
- Trial name
- NCT07229963
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise Intervention, Sprint Exercise Intervention, Sedentary Behaviour Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition
Effects of Acute Beetroot Juice on Aerobic Performance and Muscle Oxygenation in Amateur Female Soccer Players
Effects of Acute Beetroot Juice on Aerobic Performance and Muscle Oxygenation in Amateur Female Soccer Players
- Conditions
- Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Trial name
- NCT07840014
- Testing
- Nitrate-rich beetroot juice
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya Applied Sciences University
Exercise Physiology, Blood Parameters
Blood Parameter Changes Following Aerobic Exercise in Professional Soccer Players
This study aims to investigate acute changes in serum ferritin, folate, vitamin B12, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels following aerobic exercise in professional soccer players.
- Trial name
- ABP-Soccer (NCT07826598)
- Testing
- 20-Meter Shuttle Run Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Healthy Volunteers, Exercise Physiology
Acute Effects of HIIT and MICT on Catestatin Dynamics in Young Males
Physical exercise acts as a major physiological stressor that alters cardiovascular and autonomic homeostasis. Catestatin (CTS), a bioactive peptide derived from chromogranin A (CgA), acts as a potent inhibitor of catecholamine…
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Exercise Physiology, Autonomic Nervous System Regulation
- Trial name
- NCT07819422
- Testing
- High-Intensity Interval Exercise, Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Exercise Physiology, Metabolic Hormones
Effects of Different Exercise Types on Irisin, Leptin, and Ghrelin Levels in Sedentary Women
This interventional study aims to investigate the acute effects of three different exercise modalities-aerobic exercise, anaerobic exercise, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT)-on irisin, leptin, and ghrelin levels in…
- Trial name
- ILEX (NCT07805772)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Anaerobic Exercise, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Exercise Physiology, High-Intensity Interval Training
Effects of a 10-Week High-Intensity Interval Training Programme on Biochemical and Hormonal Responses in Elite Female Futsal Players
This study aims to investigate the biochemical, hormonal, and physiological adaptations to a 10-week periodized high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programme in elite female futsal players.
- Conditions
- Exercise Physiology, High-Intensity Interval Training, Female Athletes, Menstrual Cycle
- Trial name
- NCT07773519
- Testing
- Repeated Futsal Performance Testing Across Menstrual Cycle Phases Intervention Description Participants will undergo standardized futsal-specific performance assessments during different phases of the
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soran University
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Exercise Physiology
Using a Personalized Decision Support Tool to Help People With Type 1 Diabetes Manage Exercise
This study evaluates a clinician-facing decision-support toolkit designed to assist adults with type 1 diabetes in preparing for moderate-intensity exercise.
- Trial name
- NEXT (NCT07226583)
- Testing
- Standard-of-Care Guidance (SoC), Usual Care (UC), netIOB & Exercise Toolkit (NEXT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Exercise, Fatigue
Physiological Responses to Basketball-Specific Interval Exercise in Female Basketball Players
This study aims to evaluate the effects of interval exercise on metabolic and inflammatory responses, energy substrate utilization, and fatigue in trained female basketball players.
- Conditions
- Exercise, Fatigue, Sport Physiology
- Trial name
- INTER-BASKET (NCT07752459)
- Testing
- Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 (Yo-Yo IR1)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Physical Education
Exercise Physiology, Ventilatory Threshold
Modality-Specific Heart Rate Differences at Ventilatory Thresholds During Unified Ramp Testing
The purpose of this study was to investigate the heart rate bias between cycling and treadmill exercise at ventilatory thresholds. This was a randomized crossover trial involving 23 healthy participants.
- Conditions
- Exercise Physiology, Ventilatory Threshold, Heart Rate, Cycling and Treadmill Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07718594
- Testing
- Cycle Ergometer CPET, Motorized Treadmill CPET (Porszász Protocol)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cathay General Hospital
Surgical Stress Response, Stress Physiological
Feasibility of Breathwork Intervention With Older Adults After Knee Surgery
Postoperative complications after surgical procedures, including following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), have a negative impact on the health and well-being of surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Surgical Stress Response, Stress Physiological, Stress Physiology, Stress Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT07464860
- Testing
- A 5-minute Asynchronous Breathwork Intervention, A 5-minute Asynchronous Card Game Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Exercise Physiology, Cardiorespiratory Fitness
IL-6 and Cortisol Responses to Cycling Exercise
This study aimed to investigate salivary interleukin-6 (IL-6) and cortisol responses following short-term and long-term cycling exercise in team athletes with different cardiorespiratory fitness levels.
- Conditions
- Exercise Physiology, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Interleukin-6, Cortisol
- Trial name
- NCT07681362
- Testing
- Wingate Anaerobic Cycling Test, YMCA Submaximal Cycling Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Exercise Immunology, Exercise Physiology
Effects of Whole-Body HIIT and Moderate Continuous Exercise on Immune Function
This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week Whole-Body High-Intensity Interval Training (WB-HIIT) program compared with Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) on immune function in…
- Trial name
- WBHIIT-IMM (NCT07618455)
- Testing
- Whole-Body High-Intensity Interval Training (WB-HIIT), Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bitlis Eren University
Endurance Exercise, Exercise Physiology
Comparison of Training Intensity Distribution Models in Recreational Distance Runners
This study aims to compare the effects of three different training intensity distribution (TID) models-polarized, threshold, and pyramidal-on physiological and performance adaptations in recreational distance runners.
- Conditions
- Endurance Exercise, Exercise Physiology, Running Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07565168
- Testing
- Polarided training intensity distribution, Threshold Training Intensity Distribution, Pyramidal Training Intensity Distribution
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Exercise Physiology, Sports Performance
Acute Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Warm-up on Muscular Performance and Pulmonary Function in Natural Bodybuilders
The present study aims to investigate the acute effects of inspiratory muscle warm-up (IWU) on 1RM performance in professional natural bodybuilders.
- Trial name
- IWU and 1RM (NCT07390149)
- Testing
- IWU, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gümüşhane Universıty
Exercise Training Adaptation, Exercise Physiology
SPORT-SPECIFIC HIIT IN ELITE KICKBOXERS
This study examines how sport-specific high-intensity interval training (HIIT) affects the body in elite kickboxers. Participants are randomly assigned to either a HIIT training group or a control group.
- Conditions
- Exercise Training Adaptation, Exercise Physiology, High-Intensity Interval Training
- Trial name
- HIIT-KICK (NCT07449663)
- Testing
- Sport-Specific High-Intensity Interval Training, Regular Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adiyaman University
Healthy Adult, Fitness Testing
Molecular Indicators of Systematic Fitness
The goal of this study is to characterize associations between cardiorespiratory fitness, as measured by VO₂max/VO₂peak, and blood-based molecular measurements in adults.
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult, Fitness Testing, Athlete, Aging
- Trial name
- MISFIT (NCT07393841)
- Testing
- There is no intervention.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VO Health, Inc.
Muscle Damage, Plyometric Exercises
Serum CPK and Creatinine Changes During Plyometric Training in Collegiate Athletes
This retrospective study evaluated the effects of an eight-week lower body plyometric training program on serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK) and creatinine levels in male collegiate volleyball players.
- Conditions
- Muscle Damage, Plyometric Exercises, Creatine Kinase, Exercise Physiology
- Trial name
- NCT07356193
- Testing
- Lower Body Plyometric Training, control group
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Batterjee Medical College
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test, End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide
Test-Retest Reliability And Validation For End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Measurement (PetCO2) During Rest And Low-Loaded Steady State Work Using A Portable Capnograph.
The goal of this observational study is to investigate exhaled carbon dioxide measuring during rest and low-loaded work using a portable device (capnograph) and standard of care apparatus during a cardiopulmonary exercise test…
- Conditions
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test, End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide, VO2max, Ventilatory Physiology
- Trial name
- NCT07326449
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Linkoeping University