Neurotransmitter Analysis, Stress, and Energy Availability in Athletes

Launched by POZNAN UNIVERSITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION · Nov 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how energy levels and certain brain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, affect athletic performance in highly trained athletes on the Polish national rowing team. The researchers want to find out if not having enough energy can change these neurotransmitter levels and how that might influence how well the athletes perform during exercise. They will look at the athletes' energy availability and psychological factors before, immediately after, and one hour after a standardized exercise test to see how these elements interact.

To participate, athletes must be healthy, have at least five years of high-level training experience, and compete at a regional, national, or international level. Both male and female athletes are welcome, but those with certain health conditions or who use specific medications that could affect results won't be able to join. Participants can expect to undergo exercise tests and fill out questionnaires about their stress and recovery. Overall, the study aims to understand the connections between energy levels, mental well-being, and athletic performance, which could help improve training approaches for athletes.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Gender and Biological Sex Alignment: Participants' self-identified gender must align with their biological sex due to the effects of sexual dimorphism on athletic performance.
• • Sex: Both male and female athletes are eligible to participate. Training Level: Participants must be highly trained, with a minimum of 5 years of consistent, high-level athletic training experience.
• • Experience: Participants should have competitive experience at a regional, national, or international level.
• • Health Status: Participants must be healthy, with no current or chronic medical conditions, injuries, or diseases that could affect study outcomes.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Gender-Biological Sex Mismatch: Individuals whose self-identified gender does not align with their biological sex are excluded, to maintain consistency in data affected by sexual dimorphism.
• • Training Level: Recreational athletes, individuals with less than 3 years of high-level training, or those lacking competitive experience are excluded.
• • Health Conditions: Individuals with any medical conditions, chronic illnesses, acute injuries, or undergoing treatments that may interfere with athletic performance or study variables are excluded.
• • Medication: Use of medications or supplements that could influence metabolism, muscle composition, or overall physical performance results in exclusion.
• • Other Factors: Any other factors, such as lifestyle habits (e.g., smoking, excessive alcohol use), that could affect physiological responses to training and testing, are grounds for exclusion.