Measuring oxygen levels during intense squat exercises
Official title: Analysis of Local and Systemic Oxygen Saturation During Monotonous Exercise Using the Example of 'Death by Squats'
Run by Bundeswehr University Munich · NCT06884644 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how intense squat exercises affect oxygen levels and fatigue in active individuals to see how hard they can push themselves.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bundeswehr University Munich Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Munich, Bavaria) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 8, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06884644 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who are moderately to severely physically active, engaging in at least 2 hours of exercise per week.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with acute infections, musculoskeletal injuries, or chronic cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases 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 observational study investigates the effects of a high-intensity squat exercise protocol, termed 'Death by Squats', on oxygen saturation and fatigue levels in participants. A group of 25-30 moderately to severely physically active individuals will perform bodyweight squats until maximum exertion, while their heart rate and muscle oxygen saturation are monitored. Blood lactate levels will be measured at rest and peak exertion, and participants will report their perceived exertion and reasons for stopping the exercise. The study aims to gather data from April 2023 to December 2024.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of muscle oxygenation and fatigue during high-intensity exercise, potentially informing training and rehabilitation protocols.
How similar studies have gone: While similar studies on exercise physiology exist, this specific approach to measuring local and systemic oxygen saturation during a unique squat protocol is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * being moderately to severely physically active al least 2 hours/week (all types of sport are eligible) Exclusion Criteria: * akute infections, musculoskeletal injuries * chronic cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases (in case of uncertainty, we recommend appraisal from medical personnel)
Where it's running
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University of the Bundeswehr Munich
Munich, Bavaria, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Annette Schmidt, Prof
- Email: annette.schmidt@unibw.de
- Phone: +49 89 6004 4412
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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.