Physiological Responses to Basketball-Specific Interval Exercise in Female Basketball Players (NCT07752459) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Physiological Responses to Basketball-Specific Interval Exercise in Female Basketball Players
Poland25 participantsStarted 2026-09-20
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of interval exercise on metabolic and inflammatory responses, energy substrate utilization, and fatigue in trained female basketball players. High-intensity intermittent exercise is a key component of basketball performance and induces substantial metabolic and physiological stress. However, the acute relationships between exercise-induced metabolic changes, inflammatory responses, substrate utilization, and fatigue in female basketball players remain insufficiently understood.
In this prospective interventional study, eligible female basketball players will complete a standardized interval exercise protocol designed to replicate the physiological demands of competitive basketball. Physiological, biochemical, and perceptual measurements will be collected before exercise, immediately after exercise, and during recovery. Primary outcomes include changes in metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers, energy substrate utilization, and fatigue-related responses. Secondary outcomes include selected physiological and performance-related variables associated with recovery from high-intensity interval exercise.
The findings of this study will improve the understanding of the physiological responses to interval exercise in female basketball players and may contribute to the development of evidence-based training and recovery strategies aimed at optimizing performance and athlete health.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 22 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female, aged 16-22 years.
* Regular participation in organized basketball training.
* Current medical clearance for sports participation.
* No contraindications to high-intensity physical exercise.
* Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent (and parental/legal guardian consent where required for minors).
* Willingness to comply with all study procedures.
* Menstrual cycle phase will be recorded for all participants and considered as a potential covariate in the statistical analyses.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current musculoskeletal injury or any condition preventing maximal exercise.
* Metabolic, cardiovascular, inflammatory, or other chronic diseases affecting exercise capacity or study outcomes.
* Current use of anti-inflammatory medications.
* Use of supplements or substances that may influence the measured metabolic or inflammatory parameters.
* Refusal to undergo blood sampling.
* Failure to comply with pre-test instructions (e.g., dietary or exercise restrictions).
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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
1
Change in Serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Concentration
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-exercise), immediately after exercise, and 1 hour after exercise.
2
Change in Blood Lactate Concentration
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after exercise.
3
Change in reaction time
Timeframe: Baseline and immediately post-exercise.