Effect of Dehydration on Sleep Quality, Cognitive Skills, and Electromyographic Responses in Combat Athletes

Launched by ABANT IZZET BAYSAL UNIVERSITY · Aug 5, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how quickly losing water weight (called dehydration) affects sleep quality, thinking skills, and muscle strength in male combat athletes. These athletes often lose weight fast before competitions to meet weight classes. The study aims to understand both the good and bad effects of this practice, helping athletes, coaches, and medical staff find safer ways to manage weight and possibly improve official weigh-in rules.

To take part, participants need to be male combat athletes who have experience with rapid weight loss, be healthy without injuries, and not be using any sleep medications. During the study, athletes will go through their usual weight-cutting process, and researchers will check how it impacts their sleep, brain function, and muscle performance. This research hopes to provide useful information that can keep athletes safer while competing.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Voluntary participation
• • Being combat athletes with prior rapid weight loss experience
• • No existing health conditions
• • No orthopedic injuries
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Using of sleep-related medications
• • Complications During the Intervention: Participants who experience any complications during experimental intervention.