Effect of Dehydration on Sleep Quality, Cognitive Skills, and Electromyographic Responses in Combat Athletes
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age17-28
SponsorAbant Izzet Baysal University
About this trial
This study examines the effects of rapid dehydration-induced weight loss on combat athletes' sleep quality, cognitive skills, and isokinetic strength performance. The research documents both benefits and risks of weight-cutting practices for athletes, coaches, and medical staff in weight-class sports. Findings will guide safer weight management approaches and inform potential revisions to international weigh-in protocols, while contributing valuable insights to sports science.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Voluntary participation
Being combat athletes with prior rapid weight loss experience
No existing health conditions
No orthopedic injuries
Disqualifiers
Using of sleep-related medications
Complications During the Intervention: Participants who experience any complications during experimental intervention.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Rapid weight loss through dehydration
Treatment groups
12 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Abant Izzet Baysal University
Lead sponsor
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov