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Recovery Optimization Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Injuries in Soccer Players
Sponsor: University of Castilla-La Mancha
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if recovery interventions using cold and hot water immersion can reduce the risk of injuries in amateur soccer players. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do cold water immersions reduce muscle fatigue and improve performance more effectively than hot water immersions? What is the optimal timing and duration for these recovery interventions to maximize their effectiveness? Researchers will compare: Cold Water Immersion (CWI) Hot Water Immersion (HWI) No Immersion (NI) Thermographic Immersion (TI) based on individual thermal profiles Participants will: Undergo thermographic assessments to determine their thermal profiles. Perform physical tests such as isometric strength tests, countermovement jumps (CMJ), and squats with 50% body weight. Complete wellness questionnaires to assess their subjective recovery and fatigue levels. Provide blood and urine samples for biomarker analysis. Participate in recovery interventions (CWI, HWI, or TI) based on their assigned group.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2025-09-01
Last Updated
2025-04-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Cold Water Immersion (CWI)
Participants undergo five intermittent immersions of 2 minutes each in cold water (11°C), with 2-minute rest periods in between.
Hot water immersion (HWI)
Participants undergo a continuous immersion of 18 minutes in hot water (38°C)
Thermography-Guided Immersion (TI)
Based on thermographic assessments, participants with a hypothermic profile (decreased temperature) receive hot water immersion, while those with a hyperthermic profile (increased temperature) receive cold water immersion.