Cheerleaders vs dancers: does body composition impact performance?
NCT ID NCT07378007
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study explores how body composition (normal weight obese vs normal weight lean) affects physical performance, sleep, and nutrition in female college cheerleaders and dancers. Researchers will measure jump height, muscle strength, energy levels, and sleep quality over 7 days. The goal is to better understand how body type relates to athletic performance in these athletes.
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- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Current members of the Florida State University Cheer and Dance teams
- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be a part of either the Florida State University dance or cheer team * Sex: Female * Age: 18-30 * BMI: Normal (18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2) Exclusion Criteria: * Not biologically female * Have a diagnosed and unresolved eating disorder * Not weight stable (defined as a gain/loss of more than \~7.7 lbs in the past 2 months) * Participants who are pregnant or who become pregnant during the study
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (ISSM)
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301, United States
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