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Age: 18Years - 35Years
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Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Use in Professional Soccer Players During a State Championship
Led by Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos · Updated on 2025-11-24
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Research Sites
17 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effects of whole-body photobiomodulation (PBM) on recovery, muscle fatigue, and performance in professional male soccer players during a state championship. The study investigates whether PBM improves these outcomes compared to standard training without PBM. The trial is randomized and controlled, focusing on athletes aged 18 to 35 who are actively competing and training regularly. Participants are assigned to one of two groups: an active PBM group or a sham PBM group. Both groups undergo treatments twice weekly on non-consecutive days for eight weeks using a full-body PBM device with specific red and near-infrared light wavelengths. The active group receives therapeutic light exposure during sessions, while the sham group experiences the same procedures without therapeutic light. Sessions last about 15 minutes each and occur after routine training. Throughout the study, athletes undergo assessments at baseline, weekly during treatment, and at the end of the eight weeks. These evaluations include measures of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), knee extensor strength, and jump performance (squat jump and countermovement jump). Researchers also monitor muscle soreness and blood markers to understand recovery and performance changes. The study includes careful safety and adherence monitoring during the intervention period, which lasts a total of eight weeks.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Whole-Body Photobiomodulation Use in Professional Soccer Players During a State Championship
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 35Years
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male professional soccer players currently competing in the championship
- Age 18-35 years
- Training frequency at least 5 times per week
- Able to attend all PBM or sham sessions and all assessments during the 8-week intervention
- Signed informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Lower-limb musculoskeletal injury in the last 6 months or currently receiving treatment
- Current use of phototherapy or any other recovery-enhancing modality
- Chronic medical conditions that may affect performance or recovery
- Known sensitivity or contraindication to light-based therapies
- Inability to comply with the intervention or training schedule
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive whole-body photobiomodulation or a sham procedure twice weekly on non-consecutive days during an 8-week period, alongside their standard training routine.
Twice weekly sessions on non-consecutive days
Follow-up
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants complete scheduled assessments at baseline, weekly during treatment, and at the end of the 8-week period to monitor muscle soreness, performance, and blood markers.
Weekly visits for assessments plus baseline and end-of-study visits
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Desportivo Brasil Training Center
Porto Feliz, São Paulo, Brazil, 18546412
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Research Team
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Italo A Oliveira, MSc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
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