Compression Boots for Athletic Recovery

Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Redlands
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study aims to evaluate the use of intermittent compression boots (IPC) on post exercise recovery in collegiate athletes. Blood lactate will be analyzed (use of a finger prick) as a marker of physiological recovery. We will also analyze pre- and post-ankle range of motion using a handheld VALD DynaMo device to assess joint recovery and vertical jump performance using VALD ForceDecks to measure muscle readiness. These tests are widely used in sports science research but have not been measured collectively as a means to assess performance.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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kendra nelson, DPT

Principal Investigator

University of Redlands

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 18 and 23 years old and can do a squat jump.
* must be okay with finger-prick blood sample collection
* must be between 5'4" and 6'2" in height
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Treatment

Participants use intermittent compression boots to evaluate post-exercise recovery

1 hour
1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

1-2 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Compression Boots

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Compression BootsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Redlands

Lead Sponsor

Trials
4
Recruited
160+