Actively Recruiting
Psychological Impact of an 120-km Ultra-Endurance Race
Led by Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans · Updated on 2026-04-13
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
1 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Ultra-endurance races (ultra-marathons) take place under extreme environmental conditions, over long distances, involving prolonged physical activity and multiple psychological and physiological challenges. These extreme conditions expose runners to a wide range of emotions-both pleasant and unpleasant-that can influence their performance, fatigue, and perception of exertion. Emotional intelligence and emotional regulation appear to be key determinants of emotional trajectories and performance in these contexts. Previous research shows that high levels of emotional intelligence and adaptive emotional regulation strategies are associated with functional emotional trajectories and better performance, whereas maladaptive strategies are linked to dysfunctional emotional trajectories and reduced performance. Furthermore, defense mechanisms constitute a complementary approach to emotional self-regulation. They can be adaptive or maladaptive and influence how runners cope with emotions and psychological stressors during competition. Longitudinal studies conducted to date have primarily explored post-race emotional trajectories in relation to emotional intelligence, without examining the impact of defense mechanisms on emotional dynamics during the race. Furthermore, few studies have examined the mediating role of emotional intensity between emotional regulation and perceived performance, and even fewer have adopted an approach that integrates physiological indicators such as heart rate or heart rate variability. Thus, this study lies at the intersection of sports psychology, emotion, and physiology, and aims to fill these gaps by exploring: 1. the influence of defense mechanisms on emotional dynamics and physical and mental fatigue during an ultra-endurance race, and 2. the mediating role of emotional intensity on the relationship between emotional regulation and perceived performance. The objective of this study is to examine how certain psychological mechanisms used to cope with difficult situations influence the evolution of emotions experienced by participants during and after a 120-kilometer ultra-endurance race.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Psychological Impact of an 120-km Ultra-Endurance Race
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals who have agreed to participate in the study
- Age 18 years or older
- Own a smartwatch capable of measuring heart rate and transmitting the data
- No significant medical history such as chronic pulmonary disease, heart disease contraindicating Class IIIC exercise, pharmacologically treated hypertension, or significant chronic inflammatory disease
- Participation in the Ecotrail de Paris Ile de France 120 kilometers ultra trail race on March 21, 2026
You will not qualify if you...
- Persons under legal guardianship or conservatorship
- Persons under judicial protection
- Persons deprived of liberty
- Persons not enrolled in a social security system
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of enrollment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Orléans
Orléans, Loiret, France, 45100
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Romain JOUFFROY, Pr
CONTACT
C
Camille PRIMA - - CROKAERT
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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