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Effects of Conditioning Activities in Female Athletes
Sponsor: Universidade Federal do Triangulo Mineiro
Summary
This study will investigate how different warm-up strategies affect physical performance in female athletes who practice invasion sports (e.g., soccer, handball, and basketball). Participants will complete three different conditions: a standard warm-up only, a warm-up followed by a performance-enhancing activity, and a warm-up followed by a low-intensity activity designed to simulate the same expectations without real physiological effects. After each condition, athletes will perform tests of vertical jump performance and change-of-direction speed. In addition, participants will report their perceived effort, expectations, muscle soreness, and recovery status. The study will include eighteen female athletes and will be conducted under controlled conditions, including standardized hydration, recovery, and environmental factors. The design will allow comparison of the physical and psychological effects of the different warm-up strategies on performance.
Official title: Effect of Conditioning Activities on Neuromuscular Performance in Female Invasion Sports Athletes
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-05-10
Completion Date
2026-11-25
Last Updated
2026-04-21
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
PAPE Protocol
This study uses a randomized crossover design in which participants complete three conditions (real CA, SHAM, and control), reducing inter-individual variability. A key feature is the SHAM condition designed to control for placebo and expectancy effects, combining low-load resistance exercise (20% 1RM), verbal suggestion, and simulated blood flow restriction (15 mmHg), insufficient to induce physiological responses. All conditions are strictly standardized, including a RAMP-based warm-up, metronome-controlled cadence, fixed rest intervals, and equal total duration. The conditioning activity (drop jump) is performed at maximal intensity with individualized box height and standardized technique. The study focuses exclusively on female athletes and includes evaluator blinding, addressing gaps in PAPE research and improving control of psychophysiological influences on performance.
Locations (1)
Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro
Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil