Cycling tests reveal how Athletes' bodies respond to exercise stress

NCT ID NCT07681362

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how team athletes' bodies respond to short, intense cycling and longer, moderate cycling. Researchers measure two key substances in saliva: cortisol (a stress hormone) and interleukin-6 (an immune signal). The goal is to see if athletes with different fitness levels show different responses. Participants are healthy team athletes aged 18 to 35 who do at least three training sessions per week.

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 coaches and sports scientists tailor training programs based on individual fitness levels and stress responses.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes or sports. It measures biomarkers, not performance outcomes.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS CORTISOL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY INTERLEUKIN-6

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Sport Sciences

Samsun, Samsun, 55139, Turkey (Türkiye)

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.