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Cold Water Immersion for Athletic Performance
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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Unable to complete the required physical testing due to injury or other impairment
Age less than 18 years old at time of enrollment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up four week time period
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will look at how sitting in cold water after training sessions affects the recovery and performance of college athletes like volleyball and football players and cross country runners. The study will last for four weeks and involve
Who is the study for?
This trial is for NCAA Division I athletes in volleyball, football, and cross country. Participants must be willing to undergo cold water immersion after training and wear a WHOOP device to monitor recovery metrics.
What is being tested?
The study tests if soaking in a pool of cold water (55°F) for ten minutes helps with muscle soreness, sleep quality, and athletic performance during an intense training cycle. Athletes will compare their recovery with and without the cold-water treatment over four weeks.
What are the potential side effects?
Cold water immersion may lead to discomfort due to low temperatures such as chills or shivering. There's also a small risk of hypothermia if not monitored properly.
Eligibility Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
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I cannot do the needed physical tests because of an injury or other health issue.
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I am under 18 years old.
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I have open wounds or broken skin.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ four week time period
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~four week time period
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Heart-rate variability
Secondary study objectives
Blood Oxygenation
Counter Movement Jump
Drop Jump
+9 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Cold water immersion phase.Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Control phase.Active Control1 Intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
WHOOP Inc.UNKNOWN
3 Previous Clinical Trials
718 Total Patients Enrolled
University of California, Los AngelesLead Sponsor
1,567 Previous Clinical Trials
10,266,925 Total Patients Enrolled
Whoop Inc.Industry Sponsor
4 Previous Clinical Trials
1,258 Total Patients Enrolled