Cognitive Responses to Acute Breath-Hold Diving Training in Female Divers

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorIstanbul Gelisim University

About this trial

This study aims to investigate the acute cognitive and physiological responses to breath-hold diving training in trained female divers. Participants will complete three separate sessions including a control session, a land-based breath-hold training session, and a water-based breath-hold training session in randomized order. Cognitive performance, mood state, heart rate responses, respiratory function, and maximal breath-hold capacity will be evaluated before and after the interventions. The study is expected to improve understanding of how acute apnea-based diving exercises influence cognitive functions and physiological adaptations under different environmental conditions.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Licensed breath-hold or free-diving athletes

Aged between 18 and 30 years

Minimum of 5 years of training experience

No known cardiovascular or pulmonary disease

Disqualifiers

Use of performance-enhancing drugs or ergogenic aids

Presence of chronic sports injury

Alcohol consumption within 24 hours before testing

Caffeine intake within 2 hours before testing

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Land-Based Breath-Hold Training
  • Water-Based Breath-Hold Training
  • Control Session

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators