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Acute Effects of Cricket Fast Bowling on Bone Turnover and Signaling Markers
Sponsor: Loughborough University
Summary
The goal of this study is to investigate the acute effects of cricket fast bowling on the bone turnover and signaling markers in healthy young males. The main question aims to answer: • Does a single bout acute fast bowling change serum C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX-I) and other bone turnover and signaling markers levels? Participants complete both the bowling and control trials, with a minimum washout period of one week between trials. During each trial, blood samples are collected at three time points: pre-, immediately post, and 2-hour post bowling/rest.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
14
Start Date
2023-02-20
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
During the bowling trial, participants perform 8 sets of 6 deliveries (bowl at match intensity throughout), followed by 2-hour rest. Each set is interspersed by a 3-minute randomized fielding simulation. During the control trial, participants rest throughout instead of bowling.
Locations (1)
Loughborough Univeristy
Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom