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Effects of Single Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on National-Level Finswimming Performance
Led by Palacky University · Updated on 2025-08-22
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
76 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Single Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on National-Level Finswimming Performance
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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)
You will not qualify if you...
- 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)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Palacký University, Faculty of Physical Culture
Olomouc, Olomouc Region, Czechia, 77900
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Research Team
T
Tomáš Michalica, Mgr.
CONTACT
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Zbyněk Svozil, Assoc. Prof.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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