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NCT04226534 A Psychophysiological Database of Maximal Effort Tests.

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NCT ID NCT04226534
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Condition Sports Physical Therapy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2020-01-01
Primary Completion 2040-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Maximal effort test

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2020-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2040-01-01.

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Brief Summary

The aim of this study is first to construct a database containing psychophysiological data from athletes performing a maximal effort test. Second, the investigators want to use the data to optimize the methodological approach during, and trainings advice after maximal effort tests.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy * Trained * No medication influencing heart rate or physical performance Exclusion Criteria: * Disease * injury * medication influencing (maximal) heart rate or exercise performance Decision made after sports medical evaluation, comprising personal and family history, physical examination and resting electrocardiogram (ECG).

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Luk Buyse, Msc. dr.

✉ luk.buyse@vub.be

📞 +32 2 629 22 22

Principal Investigator

Luk Buyse, Msc. dr.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04226534 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Sports Physical Therapy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04226534 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04226534 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at luk.buyse@vub.be for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04226534 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Brussels, Belgium.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04226534 clinical trial?

NCT04226534 is sponsored by Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The principal investigator is Luk Buyse, Msc. dr. at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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