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Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Use in Professional Soccer Players During a State Championship
Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of whole-body photobiomodulation on professional soccer players during a state championship. The primary question is whether photobiomodulation improves recovery, reduces muscle fatigue, and enhances performance compared to standard training without photobiomodulation.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2025-09-04
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-11-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Whole-Body Photobiomodulation (PBM) (Active PBM)
This intervention consists of whole-body photobiomodulation delivered using a full-body PBM device. Sessions are performed twice weekly on non-consecutive days for 8 weeks, coinciding with the athletes' standard training. The device emits therapeutic light at specified wavelengths and power, targeting the entire body. The protocol is standardized according to prior research, ensuring consistent exposure for all participants in the active arm. The intervention aims to improve muscle performance and recovery while reducing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
Sham PBM
Intervention Description (Sham PBM): Participants receive a sham photobiomodulation intervention using the same device and schedule, but without emission of therapeutic light. The procedure mimics the active intervention to maintain blinding while allowing comparison of outcomes, including muscle performance, DOMS, and blood markers.
Locations (1)
Desportivo Brasil Training Center
Porto Feliz, São Paulo, Brazil