CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Powerlifting-Based Training in Athletes

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-01-10

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effects of a weightlifting-based training program on hormonal, metabolic, and lipid profile parameters in athletes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a weightlifting-based training group or a control group. The training program will be implemented for a specific period, and relevant blood parameters will be evaluated before and after the intervention. The findings of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the physiological effects of weightlifting-based training on athletes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 24 Years

Sex

MALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male basketball players aged 18 to 24 years * At least two years of regular sports experience * Actively participating in basketball training and competition * Voluntary participation with written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of musculoskeletal injury or surgery within the last six months * Presence of chronic disease or metabolic disorder * Use of performance-enhancing drugs or hormonal supplements * Participation in another structured training program during the study period

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Total Testosterone Concentration Measured by ELISA (ng/dL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Cortisol Concentration Measured by ELISA (µg/dL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Growth Hormone Concentration Measured by ELISA (ng/mL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Concentration Measured by ELISA (µIU/mL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Triiodothyronine Concentration Measured by ELISA (ng/dL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Thyroxine Concentration Measured by ELISA (µg/dL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07398248

SponsorRamazan Erdoğan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 24 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Total Testosterone Concentration Measured by ELISA (ng/dL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Cortisol Concentration Measured by ELISA (µg/dL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Growth Hormone Concentration Measured by ELISA (ng/mL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Concentration Measured by ELISA (µIU/mL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Triiodothyronine Concentration Measured by ELISA (ng/dL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)

Mean Change in Fasting Serum Thyroxine Concentration Measured by ELISA (µg/dL)

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)