ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

This study tests whether a 14-day course of taurine, caffeine, and phosphatidylserine supplements can help professional male football players resist mental fatigue and make better tactical decisions during games. Sixty-two players from two clubs will be randomly assigned to recei…

This study tests whether a 14-day course of a supplement containing taurine, caffeine, and phosphatidylserine helps professional male football players maintain physical performance, mental focus, and recovery. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the supplement or a plac…

This study is testing whether magnesium L-threonate, a form of magnesium that can reach the brain, improves sleep, recovery, and athletic performance in 100 UCLA varsity athletes aged 18-35. Participants take either the supplement or a placebo nightly for 4 weeks while wearing a …

This study looks at 60 female college basketball players to see if their ACLs change during a season. Using ultrasound and jump tests, researchers measure ligament stiffness and leg power before and after the season. The goal is to find early signs of injury risk, helping prevent…

This study tests whether applying mild vibration (100 Hz) to the Achilles and patellar tendons before and during cycling can help athletes generate more power while feeling the same level of effort. Forty healthy student-athletes will ride a stationary bike under three conditions…

This study tests whether doing isometric squats with one leg at a time or both legs together improves jump height in highly trained male volleyball players. Fourteen athletes will perform bilateral squats, unilateral squats, or a light walk, then have their jump performance measu…

This study tracks 24 male soccer players through preseason to see how different amounts of friendly match play affect their fitness, muscle damage, and inflammation. Players are split into groups based on how much they play in 8 friendly games. Researchers measure things like jum…