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Immediate and Short-term Effects of TECAR Therapy and Cycle Ergometer on Recovery After Fatigue in Young Athletes: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device, Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two recovery methods after fatigue in young athletes. It aims to find out if tecar therapy (TECAR) or cycle ergometer exercise can improve recovery after intense physical activity and help athletes return to their normal performance more quickly. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does TECAR or cycle ergometer improve physical performance after fatigue? Do these methods reduce muscle pain and soreness after fatigue? Researchers will compare TECAR with active recovery using a cycle ergometer to see which method is more effective. Participants will: Perform a series of jumps to induce fatigue Be randomly assigned to one of the recovery methods Complete physical tests before and after fatigue Undergo simple measurements of muscle condition and pain Report their level of effort and muscle soreness

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Adults aged 18 years or older

• Engaging in regular physical activity

• Experience with sports involving jumping or plyometric exercises

Locations
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Spain
Physiobalance
RECRUITING
Córdoba
Contact Information
Primary
Sandra Alcaraz Clariana, PhD PT
m72alcls@uco.es
+34625434043
Backup
Lourdes García Luque, PhD PT
z12galul@uco.es
+34627366324
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-04
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-11
Participants
Target number of participants: 48
Treatments
Experimental: TECAR
Participants assigned to this group will receive tecar therapy (TECAR) for 20 minutes. TECAR will be applied using the capacitive mode only, combining manual mobile application and fixed automatic application. The intervention will be applied after a standardized fatigue protocol consisting of repeated drop jumps, which is identical for all participants.
Active_comparator: Active recovery (usual care)
Participants assigned to this group will perform active recovery (usual care) consisting of continuous cycling on a cycle ergometer for 20 minutes at low intensity, not exceeding 2-3 on a 0-10 rating of perceived exertion scale. The intervention will be applied after a standardized fatigue protocol consisting of repeated drop jumps, which is identical for all participants. This intervention reflects standard recovery practices commonly used in athletic settings.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov