Mouthguard may alter neck posture and heart rate while running
NCT ID NCT07716631
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether wearing a custom-fit thermoformable mouthguard affects neck posture, heart rate, and running performance in non-professional runners. Ten healthy adults aged 18–25 who run regularly will have their craniovertebral angle and heart rate measured with and without the mouthguard during a running test. The goal is to see if changing the bite position can influence body alignment and exercise response.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a thermoformable mouthguard
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to improve running efficiency or posture using a mouthguard.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to all runners. The effects, if any, might be minor or inconsistent.
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Universidad Europea de Valencia
Valencia, Valencia, 46003, Spain
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