The Effects of Simulated Competition on Repeated-sprint Cycling Performance
The Effect of Simulated Competition on Repeated-sprint Cycling Performance and on Measures of Physiological and Psychological Stress.
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Brief Summary
Sprint cycling performance has been found to be reduced when two sprints were undertaken 12 minutes apart. In a follow-up study, the investigators found evidence to suggest that some of the loss in performance that was experienced in the second sprint was due to a psychological, rather than a physiological, limitation. It is conceivable that this loss in performance would not exist during a competition. The aim of this study is, therefore, to investigate the influence that a competitive environment has on repeated-sprint performance.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 7, 2022
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 7, 2022
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
October 10, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 1, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 31, 2023
CompletedOctober 7, 2022
October 1, 2022
9 months
September 7, 2022
October 4, 2022
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Sprint Power Output
The Lode Excalibur Sport cycle ergometer records power output at 5Hz. Peak power output will be defined as the highest power output recorded. Mean power output will be calculated as the average power output over the 27 s sprint. Comparisons will be made between conditions.
From baseline to completion, ~42 days
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Heart-rate Variability
From baseline to completion, ~42 days
Salivary Concentration of Alpha Amylase
From baseline to completion, ~42 days
20 cm Visual Analogue Scale to Assess Anxiety
From baseline to completion, ~42 days
20 cm Visual Analogue Scale to Assess Self-efficacy
From baseline to completion, ~42 days
Sport Anxiety Scale-2 - a questionnaire to assess cognitive and somatic anxiety.
Baseline
Study Arms (2)
Simulated competition
EXPERIMENTALDuring the experimental condition, the participants will be competing for a reward, will be given verbal encouragement, and will receive performance feedback.
Control
NO INTERVENTIONDuring the control condition, the participants will be asked to sprint without verbal encouragement or any performance feedback.
Interventions
During a competition, athletes will typically compete for a reward, against opponents and in the presence of others. This will be replicated in the laboratory.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- regular strength/sprint training (at least 2 sessions per week)
You may not qualify if:
- Injured or a contraindicative medical condition
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 7, 2022
First Posted
October 7, 2022
Study Start
October 10, 2022
Primary Completion
July 1, 2023
Study Completion
July 31, 2023
Last Updated
October 7, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-10