Exploring how internal thoughts affect exercise perception in trail running
The Effect of Internal Discourses on the Perception of Trail-running Effort
This study is testing how our thoughts during trail running affect how hard we feel we're working and how it impacts our performance and health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Grenoble Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Grenoble) |
| Trial ID | NCT05389111 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of internal discourses on the perception of effort during sub-maximum trail running. It employs a systemic approach to understand how psychological, physiological, and neurological factors interact to influence an individual's performance and health outcomes. Participants will engage in interventions that focus on internal and non-internal discourses to assess their effects on perceived exertion. The study aims to bridge gaps in current research by linking various fields of study related to trail running.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy males and females aged 18-55 who are fluent in French and available in Grenoble before and after the race.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiorespiratory, metabolic, or neurological conditions, or those on specific medications, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help improve endurance and performance in trail runners by altering their perception of effort.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research directly linking internal discourses to exercise perception in trail running, related studies in other sports have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * 18-55 years * Subjects available in Grenoble before and during the 15 days after the race * Subjects subject to a social security scheme * Subjects able to sign informed consent. * Fluent in French Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiorespiratory, metabolic and neurological conditions * People treated with anxiolytics and/or neuroleptics or ATCD for behavioural disorders * Persons refusing to sign the participation consent * Persons under guardianship * Persons referred to in Articles L1121-5 to L1121-8 of the CSP
Where this trial is running
Grenoble
- CHU Grenoble Alpes — Grenoble, France (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.