Pump up recovery: compression boots put to the test in college athletes
NCT ID NCT07573189
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether using intermittent pneumatic compression boots after exercise helps collegiate athletes recover faster. Researchers will measure blood lactate levels, ankle range of motion, and vertical jump performance in 38 healthy NCAA athletes. The goal is to see if these boots improve muscle readiness and joint recovery after a workout.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Intermittent pneumatic compression boots (Normatec)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that compression boots are a useful tool for speeding up recovery in athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 38 healthy college athletes, so results may not apply to other people or real-world sports settings. The study only measures short-term recovery markers, not actual injury prevention or performance gains.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Redlands
Redlands, California, 92373, United States
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