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Wrestlers' recovery showdown: foam rolling vs stretching vs rest – which wins?

NCT ID NCT07305506

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ali Kamil GÜNGÖR Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at three recovery methods after wrestling matches: foam rolling, static stretching, and passive rest. Sixteen national-level wrestlers tried all three methods on different days. Researchers measured heart activity, blood pressure, and jump performance to see which method helped the body recover fastest. The goal is to help athletes and coaches pick the best recovery strategy during competitions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
foam rolling, static stretching, passive rest
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help athletes and coaches choose the best recovery method between matches to improve performance and reduce fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes or sports. It measures short-term effects, not long-term outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

16 people

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Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Feb 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 24 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * being freestyle wrestlers, * holding an active wrestling license for at least 5 years * possessing at least a C-level National Athlete Certificate (having represented Turkey in at least one international senior wrestling tournament organized by United World Wrestling), * having trained regularly for the last 12 months, * having had no injuries in the past 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: * having any cardiovascular health issues * using medications or substances affecting the respiratory or cardiovascular system * using ergogenic dietary supplements (e.g., creatine, caffeine) * having a resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥90 mmHg

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Cardiac autonomic function Exercise and recovery Hemodynamic changes Neuromuscular adaptations

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

    Bursa, Bursa, 16000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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