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Official title Effects of Single Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on National-Level Finswimming Performance
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07135934
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial will investigate the acute effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on performance, stroke biomechanics, and selected physiological and perceptual responses during a simulated 200-meter Bi-Fins race in elite finswimmers.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 15 to 30. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Member of a wider national selection in finswimming (junior or senior level)
- Regular participation in competitive finswimming training (≥4 sessions per week)
- Age between 15 and 30 years
- Absence of chronic illness or injury
- No use of medications or dietary supplements during the study period
You likely can't join if
- History of gastrointestinal disorders affecting supplement tolerance
- Presence of cardiovascular, metabolic, or musculoskeletal disorders
- Current illness or acute infection
- Regular use of substances that may interfere with acid-base balance
- Refusal to comply with pre-test restrictions (e.g., 48 hours without training)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Member of a wider national selection in finswimming (junior or senior level)
- Regular participation in competitive finswimming training (≥4 sessions per week)
- Age between 15 and 30 years
- Absence of chronic illness or injury
- No use of medications or dietary supplements during the study period
- Signed informed consent (for minors, also signed by a legal guardian)
- History of gastrointestinal disorders affecting supplement tolerance
- Presence of cardiovascular, metabolic, or musculoskeletal disorders
- Current illness or acute infection
- Regular use of substances that may interfere with acid-base balance
- Refusal to comply with pre-test restrictions (e.g., 48 hours without training)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Olomouc, Olomouc Region, Czechia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 15 years to 30 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Olomouc, Olomouc Region, Czechia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.