ATHLETE

This study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy can improve sports performance and speed up recovery in athletes. Thirty active adults will receive either real or fake PEMF treatments twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure cycling power, fatigue, …

This study looks at how natural menstrual cycles and birth control pills affect strength, hydration, and energy balance in 40 female athletes. Researchers will measure muscle strength, body water, and energy use at different times of the month. The goal is to better understand ho…

This study looks at whether giving athletes real-time feedback during shoulder exercises helps them generate more force and do it faster. Twenty healthy, active adults will train their shoulder muscles with and without feedback to see if it makes a difference. The goal is to unde…

This study looks at how former athletes, current master's athletes, and nonathletes (ages 35-65) experience pain and respond to moderate exercise. Participants will do strength and aerobic exercises while their pain tolerance and sensitivity are measured. The goal is to understan…

This study looks at whether screening college athletes for low energy availability and providing personalized nutrition advice from a sports dietitian can prevent Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). About 300 Division III athletes at Case Western Reserve University will …

This study looks at how well a blood test can predict a person's fitness level, measured by VO₂max. Researchers will collect blood samples and fitness data from 250 healthy adults. The goal is to see if certain molecules in the blood can accurately estimate how fit someone is, an…

This study compares two types of visual cues during treadmill walking in 36 athletes who had ACL reconstruction. One cue is a steady beat (isochronous), the other has natural fluctuations (fractal). The goal is to see which better restores natural walking patterns and brain activ…