TRX Exercises and Gastrointestinal Health in Swimmers (NCT07464509) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
TRX Exercises and Gastrointestinal Health in Swimmers
Turkey (Türkiye)32 participantsStarted 2025-05-28
Plain-language summary
Purpose Exercise-related gastrointestinal complaints are frequently reported in young athletes; however, evidence regarding the effects of resistance-based training modalities on bowel habits is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an 8-week TRX program on bowel habits and gastrointestinal system of male child swimmers.
Methods Thirty-two prepubertal male swimmers aged 9-13 years were voluntarily enrolled in the study. Participants were randomly allocated to either the TRX or control group. Both groups were evaluated using the Bristol Stool Scale and a questionnaire assessing defecation habits before and after the 8-week TRX exercise program.
Who can participate
Age range
9 Years – 13 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Who have been performance athletes for at least 2 years
* Male swimmers aged 9-13 years who trained in swimming at least 3 days per week,
* Had not participated in any resistance training other than regular swimming training in the last six months,
* Did not have chronic diseases such as asthma or chronic heart disease were included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Athletes with chronic diseases such as asthma or chronic heart disease, non-performance swimmers,
* Those who had participated in any resistance training other than regular swimming training within the last six months,
* Athletes whose parental consent forms were not obtained, those who missed more than three training sessions, and those who provided misleading answers or did not properly complete the questionnaire were excluded from the study.
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