Cycling tests reveal how Athletes' bodies respond to exercise stress

NCT ID NCT07681362

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

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

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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.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Sport Sciences

    Samsun, Samsun, 55139, Turkey (Türkiye)