Can lung power predict a wrestler's strength and stamina?
NCT ID NCT07792174
First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
Researchers at Istanbul University are studying how lung function, aerobic and anaerobic fitness, and trunk muscle strength relate in professional male wrestlers. About 28 wrestlers aged 18 to 35 will undergo breathing tests, a treadmill exercise test, a cycling power test, and trunk strength measurements. The goal is to see whether these measures are connected, which could help refine training and performance testing for the sport.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If the study finds clear links between lung function and trunk muscle performance, it could help design better training and fitness tests for wrestlers and other athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with 28 wrestlers, so the findings may not apply to other athletes or sports. It only looks at relationships, not cause and effect, and no treatment is being tested.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 28 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population will consist of professional male wrestlers aged 18-35 years who have been actively participating in licensed wrestling for at least 5 years, currently compete at the professional level, and follow a regular training program. Participants will undergo standardized assessments of pulmonary function, aerobic capacity, anaerobic performance, and isokinetic trunk muscle performance. A total of 28 eligible professional male wrestlers are planned to be included in the study.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male participants aged 18-35 years * At least 5 years of active participation in licensed wrestling * Currently competing at the professional level and following a regular training program * No upper respiratory tract infection within the previous 4 weeks, or no signs of active infection on the day of assessment * Able to safely complete pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, the Wingate test, and isokinetic assessment * Willingness to participate and ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any chronic respiratory disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, or other chronic respiratory system disorders * Any cardiovascular, neurological, or systemic disease that may affect the study measurements * Surgery involving the trunk or spine within the previous 6 months * A musculoskeletal injury within the previous 3 months affecting the lower back, back, or abdominal muscles and resulting in absence from training or competition * Acute low back or back pain at the time of assessment * Any clinical condition that may preclude maximal exercise during cardiopulmonary exercise testing or the Wingate test * Any condition that prevents the participant from safely completing pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, the Wingate test, or isokinetic assessment
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Locations
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Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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