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Effect of regular training on strength, fitness, and balance during morning and evening in trained and recreational Athletes.

Effects of training level on performance declines at non-optimal times: a cross-over observational study - NL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/108242
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-04-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Centre for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences Jamia Millia Islamia
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants must meet the following criteria 1.Male individuals aged 18 to 30 years 2.Body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9 kilograms per meter squared 3.Morning type individuals based on the Morningness Eveningness Questionnaire 4.Able to understand and follow instructions in English For trained group 1. University level athletes participating in football, basketball, hockey or volleyball 2. Minimum one year of continuous sports participation 3. Currently engaged in structured training at least two days per week For recreational group 1. Individuals engaged in physical activity for general fitness or recreation 2. Not involved in structured or competitive sports training

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any injury affecting performance in the past six months. 2. Any injury causing absence from physical activity for more than two weeks. 3. Current musculoskeletal injury or pain. 4. Use of medication affecting physical performance or sleep. 5. Poor sleep quality based on Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score greater than five. 6. Any medical condition that limits safe participation in physical activity.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Handgrip StrengthTimepoint: Optimal Time (Morning) - 07:00 to 10:00 Non-optimal (Evening) - 15:00 to 18:00—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
AgilityTimepoint: Optimal Time (Morning) - 07:00 to 10:00 Non-optimal (Evening) - 15:00 to 18:00;Dynamic BalanceTimepoint: Optimal Time (Morning) - 07:00 to 10:00 Non-optimal (Evening) - 15:00 to 18:00;Aerobic FitnessTimepoint: Optimal Time (Morning) - 07:00 to 10:00 Non-optimal (Evening) - 15:00 to 18:00;PowerTimepoint: Optimal Time (Morning) - 07:00 to 10:00 Non-optimal (Evening) - 15:00 to 18:00;Neuromuscular ActivationTimepoint: Optimal Time (Morning) - 07:00 to 10:00 Non-optimal (Evening) - 15:00 to 18:00—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactIshant Kumar Arora

Jamia Millia Islamia

mkhan47@jmi.ac.in9990307150

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026