Inside the elite Athlete's body: hormones and brain chemicals measured during All-Out rowing

NCT ID NCT07661953

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This observational study looks at how the body's stress, hormone, and nervous systems respond to a maximal 6,000-meter rowing test in highly trained male athletes. Researchers measure blood levels of cortisol, testosterone, dopamine, serotonin, and GABA, along with heart rate and blood pressure, before exercise, right after, and during recovery. The goal is to understand how these systems work together and recover after extreme effort.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help design better training and recovery programs for athletes by revealing how the body's systems respond to extreme exercise.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study in elite male rowers only, so findings may not apply to other athletes or the general population. It does not test a treatment.

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Poznań University of Physical Education

Poznan, Poznań, 61-871, Poland

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