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NCT06920966 | NOT YET RECRUITING | Muscle Fatigue (C23.888.592.612.612)

Recovery Optimization Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Injuries in Soccer Players
Sponsor:

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Brief Summary:

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if recovery interventions using cold and hot water immersion can reduce the risk of injuries in amateur soccer players. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do cold water immersions reduce muscle fatigue and improve performance more effectively than hot water immersions? What is the optimal timing and duration for these recovery interventions to maximize their effectiveness? Researchers will compare: Cold Water Immersion (CWI) Hot Water Immersion (HWI) No Immersion (NI) Thermographic Immersion (TI) based on individual thermal profiles Participants will: Undergo thermographic assessments to determine their thermal profiles. Perform physical tests such as isometric strength tests, countermovement jumps (CMJ), and squats with 50% body weight. Complete wellness questionnaires to assess their subjective recovery and fatigue levels. Provide blood and urine samples for biomarker analysis. Participate in recovery interventions (CWI, HWI, or TI) based on their assigned group.

Condition or disease

Muscle Fatigue (C23.888.592.612.612)

Athletic Injuries (C26.857.500.124)

Recovery of Function (G11.427.698.620)

Cryotherapy (E02.095.301.250)

Thermotherapy (E02.095.301.750)

Soccer (I03.450.642.845.750)

Biomarkers (D23.050.301)

Thermography (E01.370.350.700.750)

Physical Fitness (G11.427.410.698)

Intervention/treatment

Cold Water Immersion (CWI)

Hot water immersion (HWI)

Thermography-Guided Immersion (TI)

Phase

NA

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 25 participants
Masking : NONE
Masking Description : We selected "None (Open Label)" for masking in this study for several reasons: Practicality and Feasibility: The interventions (cold and hot water immersions) are easily distinguishable by participants due to their distinct physical sensations, making blinding impractical. Transparency and Compliance: An open-label design allows full transparency with participants, enhancing compliance and cooperation as they understand the procedures and potential benefits. Ethical Considerations: Providing complete information respects participants' autonomy and their right to make informed decisions about their participation, especially for physical interventions affecting their health. Data Collection and Monitoring: The open-label design facilitates easier monitoring and data collection, improving accuracy and reliability without the need for complex blinding procedures. Focus on Objective Measures: The study relies on objective measures (thermography, biomarker analysis, performance tests)
Primary Purpose : BASIC_SCIENCE
Official Title : Recovery Optimization Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Injuries in Soccer Players
Actual Study Start Date : 2025-05-01
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2025-06-01
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2025-09-01

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 40 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: 1
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age: Participants must be adults (18 years or older). Gender: Both male and female participants are eligible. Sport: Participants must be amateur football players. Team Membership: Participants must be members of a football team in the Castilla-La Mancha regional category.
  • Consent: Participants must provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
  • Health: Participants must be in good general health, with no chronic illnesses or conditions that would contraindicate participation in physical activity or water immersion.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Injury: Participants who have sustained an injury that prevents them from participating in football activities for at least two weeks during any of the study blocks.
  • Medical Conditions: Participants with medical conditions that contraindicate water immersion (e.g., severe cardiovascular conditions, open wounds, skin infections).
  • Withdrawal: Participants who choose to withdraw from the study at any point. Non-compliance: Participants who do not comply with the study protocol or fail to attend scheduled sessions.
  • Pregnancy: Female participants who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
Recovery Optimization Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Injuries in Soccer Players

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