New study uses gadgets to track muscle fatigue in athletes
NCT ID NCT07665008
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at muscle fatigue in 30 healthy male soccer players aged 18-30. Researchers used sensors on the skin, accelerometers, and ultrasound to measure how muscles tire during exercise. The goal was to better understand muscle fatigue, not to test any treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Mar 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Healthy male soccer players aged 18 to 30 years who were actively participating in regular football training and competition. Participants were recruited from football teams and underwent assessments of muscle thickness, surface electromyography (sEMG), accelerometer-derived mechanical vibration parameters, and isometric strength during laboratory-based testing sessions. Only individuals meeting all eligibility criteria and providing informed consent were included in the study.
- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male soccer players aged 18-30 years * No lower extremity injury within the previous six months * No condition limiting lower extremity exercise performance * No caffeine or stimulant consumption on the testing day * Non-smoker * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Female athletes * Serious injury to the dominant leg within the previous year * Intense exercise within the previous 24 hours * Use of pain relievers or muscle relaxants on the testing day * Inability to complete testing procedures
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ordu University Faculty of Sports Sciences
Ordu, Merkez, 52100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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