Effects of high-intensity functional training on tactical personnel
Official title: The Effects of High-Intensity Functional Training Versus Traditional Strength Training or Concurrent Training on Performance and Readiness in Tactical Populations
Run by University of South Carolina · NCT06582251 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests if high-intensity functional training can improve physical performance and readiness better than traditional resistance training or a mix of resistance and interval training for tactical personnel.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of South Carolina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbia, South Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06582251 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy males and females aged 18 to 35 enrolled in a reserve officer training corps program.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with musculoskeletal injuries or metabolic disorders may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of high-intensity functional training (HIFT) compared to traditional resistance training (RT) and concurrent training (RT plus high-intensity interval training) on physical performance, body composition, and readiness in tactical personnel. Over an 8-week period, participants will undergo various training interventions and complete assessments including body composition and maximal strength testing. The study aims to evaluate the distinct impacts of each training method on performance metrics and overall physical readiness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the physical performance and readiness of tactical personnel, potentially improving their operational effectiveness.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with high-intensity training approaches, suggesting potential for success in this study as well.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) and enrolled in a reserve officer training corps program. * Subject has provided written and dated informed consent to participate in the study. * Subject is in good health as determined by medical history and is cleared for exercise. * BMI between 17.0 and 29.9 kg/m2. * "Good" category or greater for their aerobic capacity according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) normative data for their age and sex as measured at their baseline visit. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with any musculoskeletal injuries that would prevent completion of these exercise programs. * Participants with any metabolic disorder, including known electrolyte abnormalities, uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled thyroid disease, adrenal disease, or hypogonadism. * Participants with a history of hepatorenal, musculoskeletal, autoimmune, or neurologic disease. * Participants who have lost or gained greater than eight pounds within three months prior to study enrollment. * Participants currently taking hyperlipidemic, hypoglycemic, anti-hypertensive, or anti-coagulant medications. * Participants who are pregnant or lactating.
Where it's running
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University of South Carolina Sport Science Lab
Columbia, South Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shawn M Arent, PhD
- Email: sarent@mailbox.sc.edu
- Phone: 8035768394
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.