Physiological and cognitive status of healthy young futsal players. Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention 1 (Rhodiola rosea / Supplement Session):Participants ingest a single capsule containing Rhodiola rosea (dose: 3 mg/kg body weight, standardized extract) exactly 60 minutes
Sponsors
Shahroud University of Technology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
17 Years to 21 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age range between 17 and 21 years Apparently healthy individuals with no known medical conditions, physical or mental illnesses, or a history of neurological or psychiatric disorders that could affect physical or cognitive performance. Players who regularly participate in training sessions during the study period and have engaged in continuous training for at least the past six months. No use of any medications, dietary supplements, or ergogenic aids that could potentially affect the study outcomes. No known allergy or hypersensitivity to Rhodiola rosea. Non-smokers with no alcohol consumption. Participants who do not regularly use Rhodiola rosea supplements, or who have abstained from Rhodiola rosea consumption for at least 48 hours prior to the testing sessions. Participants must have provided written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age below 17 years or above 21 years. Presence of any diagnosed medical condition or physical or mental illness that could affect physical or cognitive performance. History of neurological or psychiatric disorders. Use of any medications, dietary supplements, or ergogenic aids that could potentially influence the study outcomes. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to Rhodiola rosea. Smoking or alcohol consumption. Regular use of Rhodiola rosea supplements or failure to observe a 48-hour abstinence period prior to testing sessions. Irregular participation in training sessions or lack of continuous training during the previous six months. Failure to provide written informed consent prior to participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Performance: Cognitive performance refers to the mental ability to process information, selective attention, inhibition of incompatible responses, and speed of decision-making. This variable reflects brain efficiency in situations requiring cognitive control and overcoming information interference. Timepoint: Measurements of the study variables were conducted at two time points: before supplement intake and immediately after the small-sided games. Method of measurement: Cognitive performance was assessed using the Stroop Color and Word Test. This test consists of three sections (reading color words, naming the ink color, and the interference section) and measures inhibitory control, selective attention, and information processing speed. The cognitive performance score was calculated based on the time to complete the interference section (in seconds) and the number of errors in the interference section. Shorter time and fewer errors indicate better cognitive performance.;BDNF:Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), which plays a key role in neuronal growth, survival, and plasticity, and is associated with cognitive performance and learning. Timepoint: BDNF measurement was performed at two time points: before ingestion of the supplement or placebo and after the small-sided games. Method of measurement: Serum concentration of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) was measured using the ELISA method with a commercial kit. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The time required for an individual to detect and respond to a specific stimulus among multiple options. It reflects the speed of information processing and motor decision-making. Unit: milliseconds (ms). Timepoint: Measurement was performed at two time points: baseline (before supplement or placebo intake) and immediately after the small-sided games. Method of measurement: Choice reaction time was measured using the Choice Reaction Time (CRT) test. The mean reaction time to visual stimuli (in milliseconds) was recorded. A shorter time indicates faster and better reaction performance.;Passing accuracy refers to the player's ability to deliver the ball correctly and precisely to a designated target (teammate or specific area), reflecting hand-eye coordination, precise motor control, and focus under real-game conditions. Timepoint: Measurement was performed at two time points:Baseline (pre-test): before ingestion of Rhodiola rosea supplement or placebo.Post-test: immediately after completion of the small-sided games (game protocol). Method of measurement: This variable was measured through the administration of a practical passing accuracy test. In this test, the participant performed a fixed number of passes (e.g., 10 or 20 passes) toward a stationary or moving target, and the number of successful passes (those that accurately hit the target) was recorded. The passing accuracy index was calculated as the ratio of successful passes to total attempts (percentage of accurate passes). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad Mahdi Shafaghi
Shahroud University of Technology
Outcome results
None listed