Recovery for young athletes: TECAR therapy versus cycle ergometer active recovery
Official title: Immediate and Short-term Effects of TECAR Therapy and Cycle Ergometer on Recovery After Fatigue in Young Athletes: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba · NCT07547566 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This test compares TECAR therapy and light cycling to see which helps young athletes recover performance and feel less sore after a jump-induced fatigue session.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Córdoba, Córdoba) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 27, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | February 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07547566 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Healthy adults aged 18 or older who are regularly active and experienced with jumping or plyometric sports are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People with recent musculoskeletal injury, current muscle soreness, or who cannot perform the jump protocol are unlikely to benefit or would be excluded.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized trial enrolls physically active adults to compare two post-exercise recovery strategies after a standardized jump-based fatigue protocol. Participants undergo baseline performance and muscle measurements, complete a fatigue protocol, then are randomly assigned to either TECAR (capacitive mode) or active recovery on a cycle ergometer. Physical performance, muscle mechanical properties, and self-reported muscle soreness and effort are measured before and after the interventions. All procedures are delivered in a controlled setting by trained personnel following a standardized protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help athletes recover performance faster and reduce muscle soreness after intense exercise.
How similar studies have gone: Active recovery with cycling has shown modest benefits in prior studies, while TECAR therapy is less well-studied and evidence for its added benefit is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Engaging in regular physical activity * Experience with sports involving jumping or plyometric exercises Exclusion Criteria: * Performed intense physical exercise within 24 hours before the study * Planned to perform intense physical exercise within 24 hours after the study * Presence of muscle soreness at the beginning of the study * Musculoskeletal injury in the previous 6 months
Where it's running
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Physiobalance
Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sandra Alcaraz Clariana, PhD PT — Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC). Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain;
- Study coordinator: Sandra Alcaraz Clariana, PhD PT
- Email: m72alcls@uco.es
- Phone: +34625434043
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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.