Shocking recovery: electric pulses may boost climbing performance
NCT ID NCT07336745
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) helps climbers recover from forearm fatigue better than just resting. Ten male climbers did a climbing workout, then received either EMS or passive rest. Researchers measured how many moves they could complete afterward. The goal is to find better recovery strategies for climbers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Electrical muscle stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could give climbers a practical recovery tool to maintain performance during repeated climbing efforts.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study (10 participants) looking at short-term recovery, not a treatment for any disease. Results may not apply to all climbers or real-world settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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10 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2020
- Finished
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Jul 2021
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male climbers aged 30-36 years. * At least 3 years of continuous climbing experience, training 3-4 times per week. * Ability to climb at least IRCRA grade 15 (French 6a) routes. * In good general health and able to safely perform high-intensity climbing. * Willing to provide written informed consent and follow study instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in other sports with high training loads that could interfere with the study. * Any injury, medical condition, or musculoskeletal problem that limits climbing performance. * Use of medications or supplements that could affect muscle performance or recovery. * Inability to comply with study procedures, including the climbing and recovery protocols.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Akdeniz University Faculty of Sport Sciences
Antalya, 07058, Turkey (Türkiye)
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