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Freezing for fitness: can extreme cold boost Post-Workout recovery?

NCT ID NCT07617857

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Biruni University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether whole-body cryotherapy (extreme cold exposure) helps muscles recover after exercise-induced fatigue. Thirty healthy male university students ran until tired, then either sat in a freezing chamber or rested normally. Researchers measured leg strength, heart rate, blood pressure, and perceived fatigue to see if the cold treatment improved recovery compared to passive rest.

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Active substance
Whole-Body Cryotherapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way for athletes to recover after intense exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy young men only. Results may not apply to other groups or real-world sports settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male participants aged 18-30 years with no exercise limitation * No history of knee or lower-extremity injury requiring physiotherapy or surgical intervention * No current lower-extremity pain * No limitation in lower-extremity range of motion * No chronic disease * No mental or psychological disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of cardiovascular disease * Presence of respiratory disease * History of cold allergy * Presence of a tumor-related disease * Presence of a viral or bacterial infection * Diagnosis of Raynaud's disease * Presence of claustrophobia

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Exercise-induced fatigue Recovery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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