Creating a database of athletes' performance during maximal effort tests
Constructing a Psychophysiological Database Towards the Optimization of the Methodological Approach During, and Training Advice After Maximal Effort Tests.
This study is trying to create a database of how athletes perform during tough tests to help them train better based on their heart rate, speed, and how hard they feel they're working.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Vrije Universiteit Brussel Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brussels) |
| Trial ID | NCT04226534 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to build a comprehensive database of psychophysiological data collected from athletes undergoing maximal effort tests. The research group at Vrije Universiteit Brussel will evaluate both trained and untrained individuals to assess their endurance capacity and provide tailored training recommendations. By analyzing objective parameters like heart rate and speed alongside subjective measures such as perceived exertion, the study seeks to refine training methodologies and advice for athletes. The ultimate goal is to enhance the understanding of exercise intensity and its effects on performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy, trained athletes without any medications affecting heart rate or physical performance.
Not a fit: Patients with diseases, injuries, or those on medications that influence heart rate or exercise performance may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized training strategies for athletes, improving their performance and recovery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored the relationship between exercise intensity and performance, this specific approach of integrating psychophysiological data is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy * Trained * No medication influencing heart rate or physical performance Exclusion Criteria: * Disease * injury * medication influencing (maximal) heart rate or exercise performance Decision made after sports medical evaluation, comprising personal and family history, physical examination and resting electrocardiogram (ECG).
Where this trial is running
Brussels
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel — Brussels, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Luk Buyse, Msc. dr. — Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy
- Study coordinator: Luk Buyse, Msc. dr.
- Email: luk.buyse@vub.be
- Phone: +32 2 629 22 22
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.