Comparing adaptive and static training for better physical performance
Using AI-generated Adaptive Training Recommendations to Improve Physical Performance
PHASE1 · The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences · NCT06145152
This study tests whether a flexible training plan that changes based on how athletes feel can help them perform better than a set training plan that stays the same.
Quick facts
| Phase | PHASE1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Stockholm) |
| Trial ID | NCT06145152 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares two training strategies for recreational athletes: an adaptive training approach that adjusts daily based on the individual's recovery status, and a static approach that follows a fixed regimen regardless of readiness. Over an 8-week period, participants will engage in home-based training guided by an online application, while undergoing thorough physiological assessments, including muscle biopsies and continuous monitoring of glucose levels, sleep, and heart rate. The goal is to determine which training method yields better improvements in maximal oxygen consumption and overall physical performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are recreational athletes with a history of regular running and experience using wearable technology for training.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic diseases, recurrent injuries, or those unwilling to use wearable devices may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective training programs that enhance physical performance and recovery for athletes.
How similar studies have performed: While adaptive training approaches have shown promise in other contexts, this specific comparison of adaptive versus static training in recreational athletes is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Training history of at least two running sessions per week (5km +) the last 6 months * No chronic diseases * Able to perform maximal exercise * Having used a smart watch for training frequently during the last 3 months * Willing to use wearable technology (Oura ring, continuous glucose monitor, running GPS watch) Exclusion Criteria: * Heart, lung or metabolic disease * Recurrent running injuries * Not willing to use wearable devices * Performing a subtantial amount of non-running exercise training
Where this trial is running
Stockholm
- Swedish School of Sports and Health Sciences — Stockholm, Sweden (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Maximal Oxygen Consumption, Physical Performance, exercise, AI