Rowing study reveals link between motivation and brain chemicals
NCT ID NCT07235124
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 24 national-level male rowers to see how their motivation and body chemistry change during intense exercise. Participants completed a motivation questionnaire, performed a 6000-meter rowing test, and had blood samples taken before, right after, and one hour after exercise. Researchers measured hormones and brain chemicals like testosterone, cortisol, serotonin, and dopamine to understand how they relate to performance and recovery.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
All participants were recruited and tested at the Central Sports Centre - Olympic Preparation Center (COS OPO) in Wałcz, Poland, during a national team training camp under standardized conditions.
- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: National-level male rowers Age between 18 and 25 years Minimum of 3 years of systematic rowing training Regular training load (at least 10 sessions per week during the competitive season) Good general health and medical clearance for maximal exercise testing Exclusion Criteria: Current illness, injury, or infection Use of medications or dietary supplements that could affect hormone or neurotransmitter levels Smoking or use of psychoactive substances Inadequate sleep or food intake before testing Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Poznań University of Physical Education
Poznan, Greater Poland Voivodeship, 61-871, Poland
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