Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Use in Professional Soccer Players During a State Championship
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18-35
SponsorUniversidade Federal de Sao Carlos
About this trial
This study aims to investigate the effects of whole-body photobiomodulation on professional soccer players during a state championship. The primary question is whether photobiomodulation improves recovery, reduces muscle fatigue, and enhances performance compared to standard training without photobiomodulation.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male professional soccer players currently competing in the championship
Age 18-35 years
Training frequency ≥5 times per week
Able to attend all PBM/sham sessions and all assessments during the 8-week intervention
Disqualifiers
Lower-limb musculoskeletal injury in the last 6 months or currently receiving treatment
Current use of phototherapy or any other recovery-enhancing modality
Chronic medical conditions that may affect performance or recovery
Known sensitivity or contraindication to light-based therapies
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Whole-Body Photobiomodulation (PBM) (Active PBM)
- Sham PBM
Treatment groups
24 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov