Clinical trials: Sports Performance
Grip Strength, Performance
The Leksand Hockey Trial on Grip Strength
This project, titled The Leksand Hockey Trial on Grip Strength, investigates whether grip strength is related to performance in professional hockey players.
- Conditions
- Grip Strength, Performance, Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT07115160
- Testing
- Training following a predefined protocol.
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Dalarna County Council, Sweden
Lower-Limb Strength Asymmetry, Athletic Performance
Effects of Unilateral Complex Training on Lower-Limb Strength Asymmetry and Athletic Performance in Basketball Players
This study evaluated the effects of an eight-week unilateral complex training program on lower-limb strength, inter-limb strength asymmetry, and athletic performance in male basketball players.
- Trial name
- NCT07766096
- Testing
- Unilateral Complex Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Sports
Ribose and Sport Performance
Investigate the acute effect of ribose supplementation on performance and recovery in athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT01727479
- Testing
- Ribose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Healthy, Healthy Adult Male
The Effect of Volleyball-Specific Injury Prevention Program on Dynamic Balance and Postural Stability in Young Male Volleyball Players; Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a 12-week volleyball-specific warm-up program (VOLLEY12+) on neuromuscular performance in young male volleyball players.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Adult Male, Volleyball Players, Injury Prevention in Sports
- Trial name
- NCT07351396
- Testing
- Regular Coach-Led Volleyball Warm-Up, VOLLEY12+ Volleyball-Specific Warm-Up Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Athletic Injuries
Effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Training on Physical Fitness in Badminton Athletes With Different Maturity Statuses
Dominant leg use in badminton may contribute to lower limb asymmetry, potentially affecting performance and injury risk. This study investigated the effects of a 12-week integrated neuromuscular training (NMT) program on sport…
- Trial name
- NCT07020442
- Testing
- integrated neuromuscular training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Sport University
tDCS, Golf Specific Performance
Wearable tDCS and Acute Golf Shot Performance
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been investigated as an ergogenic aid for two decades, but most sport evidence comes from laboratory stimulators operated by experimenters.
- Conditions
- tDCS, Golf Specific Performance, Athletic Performance Enhancement, Healthy Volunteer
- Trial name
- NCT07839910
- Testing
- Wearable transcranial direct current stimulation (Halo Sport 2)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Healthy Volunteers, High-level Sportsman
Effect of tDCS on Sport Performance for Two Categories of Athletes : Explosive Profile and Enduring Profile
The study aims to compare the effects of tDCS applied on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) vs sham on the neuromuscular system. Two types of athletes will benefit from stimulation: jumper and cyclists.
- Trial name
- COMPETE (NCT03937115)
- Testing
- Active tDCS
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
Joint Manipulation, Range of Motion
Effect of Activator-Assisted Talocrural Manipulation on Performance in Elite Volleyball Players
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the acute effects of activator-assisted talocrural joint manipulation on joint range of motion, dynamic balance, vertical and horizontal jump performance, and weight transfer…
- Conditions
- Joint Manipulation, Range of Motion, Athletic Performance, Sports
- Trial name
- NCT07072260
- Testing
- Activator Manipulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Sports Injuries, Flexibility
THE MYOFASCIAL SYSTEM AND MINIMIZING THE RISK OS INJURY IN SPORT
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of myofascial self-release on muscle mechanical properties, performance, neuromuscular function, and injury risk reduction in young soccer players.
- Conditions
- Sports Injuries, Flexibility, Balance, Jumping Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06895720
- Testing
- Myofascial Self-Release
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Aveiro University
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
Tendinopathy
Effectiveness of Isometric vs. Eccentric Exercise in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
This is a prospective single blinded randomised controlled trial with a 12-week intervention period and a half-year follow-up period.
- Trial name
- NCT02732782
- Testing
- Isometric exercise, Eccentric exercise
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Athletic Performance, Mental Toughness
Effects of Imagery and Breathing Exercises on Swimmers' Performance, Mental Toughness, and Heart-Mind Coherence
This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of a 10-week imagery and breathing exercise intervention on 200-meter freestyle swimming performance, mental toughness, and heart-mind coherence in swimmers.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Mental Toughness, Coherence (Heart-Mind Synchronization)
- Trial name
- NCT06920875
- Testing
- Imagery and Breathing Exercises
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Athletic Injuries, Sports Physical Therapy
The Relationship Between Scapular Endurance, Core Endurance, and Functional Performance in Adolescent Tennis Players
This study aims to examine the relationship between scapular endurance, core endurance, and upper extremity performance in adolescent tennis players.
- Trial name
- NCT06291701
- Testing
- Assessment of scapular endurance, Prone Bridge Test, Side Bridge Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ordu University
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Effects of Rotator Cuff Drills Versus Progressive Resistance Exercises on Chronic Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
A single-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted with 30 male overhead athletes (17-35 years) recruited from cricket clubs and sports complexes in Faisalabad.
- Trial name
- NCT07726030
- Testing
- Rotator cuff Drills, Progressive resistance exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Physical Fitness, Aerobic Capacity
Validity of a New Taekwondo-Specific Field Test in Sub-Elite Athletes
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a new taekwondo-specific field test (TSFT) is a valid way to measure the fitness of taekwondo athletes.
- Conditions
- Physical Fitness, Aerobic Capacity, Anaerobic Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07876999
- Testing
- Taekwondo-Specific Field Test, 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test, Wingate Anaerobic Test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manisa Celal Bayar University
Muscle Strength, Muscle Hypertrophy
Effects of BFR Training on Muscle Strength, Thickness, and Motivation in National Adolescent Male Canoe Athletes
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) exercises on lower extremity muscle strength, muscle thickness, and sport-specific motivation in adolescent elite male canoe athletes.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Muscle Hypertrophy, Sport Performance
- Trial name
- BRAVE-CAN (NCT06912867)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Exercise Program
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Myopia
Comparison of Hand Eye Coordination and Sports Vision Performance in Dual-Focus Multifocal Contact Lenses and Habitual Contact Lenses
The purpose of the study is to compare the hand-eye coordination and sports vision performance in participants while they are wearing their habitual contact lenses versus while wearing the dual-focus multifocal contact lenses.
- Trial name
- NCT07840209
- Testing
- Multifocal Contact Lens
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Neuromuscular Function, Athletic Performance Enhancement
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Neuromuscular Function and Performance in Artistic Jump Rope Athletes
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether blood flow restriction training can improve physical function and sports performance in artistic jump rope athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07750977
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Training, Conventional Artistic Jump Rope Training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Sport
Dietary Supplements, Caffeine
Effect of Acute Caffeine and Beetroot Juice Intake on Strength, Power, and Muscular Endurance
Introduction: Several studies have evaluated and confirmed the ergogenic effect of acute caffeine and beetroot juice intake on sports performance.
- Conditions
- Dietary Supplements, Caffeine, Nitrates, Sports Performance
- Trial name
- CAF+BJ (NCT06596395)
- Testing
- Acute caffeine and beetroot juice, Acute caffeine, Acute beetroot juice
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Soccer, Exercise
Effects of the FIFA11+ Warm-up Program on Speed, Agility, and Vertical Jump Performance in Adult Female Amateur Soccer Players
This study is being conducted for a master's dissertation. Our goal is to determine if there are physical performance benefits to performing the FIFA11+ soccer warm-up program in adult female soccer players over an eight week…
- Conditions
- Soccer, Exercise, Athletic Performance
- Trial name
- FIFA (NCT03683758)
- Testing
- FIFA11+, 'Usual' Soccer Warm-up
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia