Photobiomodulation on Performance in Female Futsal Athletes
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Active PBMT, Placebo PBMT.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Muscle Performance, Exercise, Phototherapy, Futsal. Basic parameters: 18 years — 35 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
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Official title
Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Physical Performance in Female Futsal Athletes
Overview
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on physical performance in female futsal athletes. It is hypothesized that PBMT is superior to placebo condition in improving the ability to perform repeated sprints and aerobic capacity in high-intensity, intermittent activity (i.e., Bangsbo sprint test and yoyo intermittent recovery level-1, respectively).
Detailed description
The aim of this project is to investigate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on physical performance and muscle recovery in female futsal athletes. A crossover experimental studies will be conducted with 15 female futsal athletes. Participants will receive PBMT or placebo 10 minutes before the Bangsbo sprint test (BST) and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test (YYIR1) at two time points (M1 and M2), separated by a 2-week washout period. PBMT will be applied according to the randomization order at M1 and M2, so that the participant who receives active PBMT at M1 will receive placebo PBMT at M2, and vice versa. The following variables will be analyzed in the BST: (1) Total Time (TT): the sum of the time of all sprints, and Fatigue Index (FI): the difference between the worst and best times. For the yo-yo test, the total distance covered will be analyzed as an indicator of aerobic performance. In addition, the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) will be recorded immediately after the Bangsbo sprint test and after the yo-yo test.
Interventions
- Device Active PBMT
Participants will receive the active Photobiomodulation. - Device Placebo PBMT
Participants will receive the placebo Photobiomodulation.
Primary outcome measures
- Physical performance in the Bangsbo Sprint Test [Time frame: Baseline (M1) and after 2 weeks (M2)]
- Performance in Yoyo intermittent recovery level 1 [Time frame: Baseline (M1) and after 2 weeks (M2)]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Rating of perceived exertion [Time frame: Baseline (M1) and after 2 weeks (M2)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Women aged 18-35 years.
- Futsal athlete for at least 2 years.
Exclusion criteria
- Users of tobacco products
- Use of nutritional supplements or anabolic steroid hormones for at least 6 months prior to the study.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Publications
- Doherty M, Smith PM, Hughes MG, Collins D. Rating of perceived exertion during high-intensity treadmill running. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2001 Nov;33(11):1953-8. doi: 10.1097/00005768-200111000-00023. PMID 11689749
- Schmitz B, Pfeifer C, Kreitz K, Borowski M, Faldum A, Brand SM. The Yo-Yo Intermittent Tests: A Systematic Review and Structured Compendium of Test Results. Front Physiol. 2018 Jul 5;9:870. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00870. eCollection 2018. PMID 30026706
- Altmann S, Ringhof S, Neumann R, Woll A, Rumpf MC. Validity and reliability of speed tests used in soccer: A systematic review. PLoS One. 2019 Aug 14;14(8):e0220982. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220982. eCollection 2019. PMID 31412057
- Wragg CB, Maxwell NS, Doust JH. Evaluation of the reliability and validity of a soccer-specific field test of repeated sprint ability. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2000 Sep;83(1):77-83. doi: 10.1007/s004210000246. PMID 11072777
- Bangsbo J, Iaia FM, Krustrup P. The Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test : a useful tool for evaluation of physical performance in intermittent sports. Sports Med. 2008;38(1):37-51. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200838010-00004. PMID 18081366
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07511790 · Study 1 - PBMT and performance