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Sprint or steady: which training boosts running performance best?

NCT ID NCT07726836

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two common training methods—sprint interval training and continuous aerobic conditioning—to see which better improves running economy, endurance, and fatigue resistance in healthy runners aged 18 to 30. Participants will be assigned to one of the two groups and tested on measures like repeated sprints, time to exhaustion, and VO₂ max. The goal is to determine which approach offers greater benefits for performance and stamina.

What this could mean

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Active substance
sprint interval training and continuous aerobic conditioning
What this could lead to
If one method proves superior, it could help runners and coaches choose the most effective training approach for improving performance and delaying fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to all runners. Individual responses to training can vary widely.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

26 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age typically between 18 and 30 years old. * Participants are in good health and had no severe injuries during the last six months before the study * Non-smoker * Individual free from cardiovascular, metabolic disease Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any musculoskeletal injury or illness * Runners with irregular training schedules or inconsistent performance. * Use of medications that could impact exercise performance or safety. * Inability to commit to the training program or testing schedule.

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Sports physical therapy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Central Park medical college

    Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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