Effects of physical training in different environmental conditions on exercise performance

Effects of Physical Training in Altered Environmental Conditions (in a Hypoxic Thermoclimatic Chamber) on Exercise Capacity and Selected Physiological Responses of the Human Body

This study tests how training in different environments, like heat or cold, affects exercise performance in high-performance athletes.

Quick facts

• Phase: NA
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 128 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years to 35 Years
• Sex: Male
• Sponsor: University School of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland (other)
• Locations: 1 site (Kraków)
• Trial ID: NCT06159374 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates how physical training in altered environmental conditions, such as hypoxia, heat, and cold, affects exercise performance and physiological responses. Participants will undergo training in a hypoxic thermoclimatic chamber to assess changes in aerobic and anaerobic capacity. The goal is to identify the optimal environmental conditions that enhance physical performance, particularly in high-performance athletes. The study will include medical examinations to ensure participants can safely engage in high-intensity exercise.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are high-performance athletes without medical contraindications to high-intensity physical exertion.

Not a fit: Patients who have engaged in any form of hypoxia training or exposure in the six months prior to the intervention may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training protocols that enhance athletic performance under various environmental conditions.

How similar studies have performed: While studies on training in altered environmental conditions exist, this specific approach using a hypoxic thermoclimatic chamber is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

absence of medical contraindications to high-intensity physical exertion. The medical examination is required (included an exercise ECG, blood tests to exclude anemia or low hemoglobin and iron concentration)

Exclusion Criteria:

any training (including hypoxia training or exposure) performed in the 6 months prior to the beginning of the intervention

Where this trial is running

Kraków

• University School of Physical Education in Cracow — Kraków, Poland (RECRUITING)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Anna Radoń, MSc

Conditions: Hypoxia, Altitude, Cold Exposure, Heat Exposure, training, exercise, human performance, aerobic capacity, anaerobic capacity