Light therapy may give soccer players the edge in recovery and performance
NCT ID NCT07224646
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether whole-body photobiomodulation (a type of light therapy) helps professional soccer players recover faster, reduce muscle soreness, and improve performance during an 8-week championship. Twenty-four male players aged 18-35 will receive either the light treatment or a sham (fake) treatment. The goal is to see if this approach can ease muscle fatigue and enhance strength and jump height.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 24 people
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- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male professional soccer players currently competing in the championship * Age 18-35 years * Training frequency ≥5 times per week * Able to attend all PBM/sham sessions and all assessments during the 8-week intervention * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Lower-limb musculoskeletal injury in the last 6 months or currently receiving treatment * Current use of phototherapy or any other recovery-enhancing modality * Chronic medical conditions that may affect performance or recovery * Known sensitivity or contraindication to light-based therapies * Inability to comply with the intervention or training schedule
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Desportivo Brasil Training Center
RECRUITINGPorto Feliz, São Paulo, 18546412, Brazil
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