NCT07224646 Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Use in Professional Soccer Players During a State Championship
| NCT ID | NCT07224646 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos |
| Condition | Athletic Performance |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 24 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-04 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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 24 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-04 with a primary completion date of 2026-08.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of whole-body photobiomodulation on professional soccer players during a state championship. The primary question is whether photobiomodulation improves recovery, reduces muscle fatigue, and enhances performance compared to standard training without photobiomodulation.
Eligibility Criteria
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
Contact & Investigator
Italo A Oliveira, MSc
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
UFSCAR
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07224646 clinical trial?
This trial is open to male participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Athletic Performance. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07224646 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07224646 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at italoao@estudante.ufscar.br for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07224646 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Porto Feliz, Brazil.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07224646 clinical trial?
NCT07224646 is sponsored by Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos. The principal investigator is Italo A Oliveira, MSc at UFSCAR. The trial plans to enroll 24 participants.