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Effects of the Q-Collar During High-Intensity Cycling Exercise
Sponsor: University of Northern Iowa
Summary
This study examined the effects of wearing the Q-Collar during high-intensity cycling exercise. Eleven recreationally trained male participants completed two 5-kilometer cycling time trials: one while wearing the Q-Collar and one without the Q-Collar. During and after each trial, researchers measured cardiovascular responses, brain oxygenation, blood lactate, perceived exertion, cognitive performance, and cycling performance. The purpose of the study was to determine whether wearing the Q-Collar affects physiological responses, cognitive function, or performance during high-intensity exercise.
Official title: Cardiovascular, Cerebral, and Performance Responses to Q-Collar™ Use in a 5-km Cycling Time Trial
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
11
Start Date
2024-03-20
Completion Date
2024-05-08
Last Updated
2026-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Q-Collar™
The Q-Collar™ is a wearable neck device that applies mild bilateral compression to the internal jugular veins. Participants wore the Q-Collar during a 5-kilometer cycling time trial. The device was individually fitted according to manufacturer guidelines and remained in place throughout the exercise trial.
Locations (1)
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States