Effect of Hydrogen-rich Water During Tapering on Recovery After Functional Overreaching in Basket… (NCT07714057) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Hydrogen-rich Water During Tapering on Recovery After Functional Overreaching in Basketball Players
Czechia30 participantsStarted 2026-07-27
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether hydrogen-rich water supplementation during tapering improves recovery after functional overreaching in competitive male basketball players aged 18-35 years. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does hydrogen-rich water improve autonomic recovery after functional overreaching?
* Does hydrogen-rich water improve recovery in biochemical, performance, and subjective feeling outcomes during tapering?
Researchers will compare hydrogen-rich water to placebo (water containing no molecular hydrogen) to determine whether molecular hydrogen improves recovery after accumulated fatigue has been induced by functional overreaching. Participants will:
* Complete a training cycle including normal training, functional overreaching, and tapering.
* Consume hydrogen-rich or placebo water daily during the one-week tapering period.
* Undergo repeated testing of autonomic nervous system, blood biochemical markers, performance, and subjective soreness.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Competitive male basketball players.
* Signed informed consent.
* Completion of entry medical and laboratory screening.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute injury or infection.
* History or presence of relevant cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, or other disease that may affect the study results.
* Use of medication affecting recovery markers or study results.
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?
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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
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RMSSD
Timeframe: One-week change between post-overreaching and post-taper.