Effect of Red Light on Performance in Trained Rowers

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Oxygen consumption; Cardiovascular - Normal development and function of the cardiovascular system; Respiratory - Normal development and function of the respiratory system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624001193561
• Lead Sponsor: University of Waikato

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2024-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 30 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

18-30 years oldmale and female rowersNo history of photosensitivityNo current injury that could be aggravated by submaximal rowing.

Exclusion Criteria

None

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Oxygen consumption[Metabolic Cart Immediately post treatment. Note that the participant will attend four session separated by at least 3 days where the specific light exposure will be randomly assigned in a counterbalanced cross-over manner. The outcome measure will be assessed once per visit immediately following the light exposure.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Perceived exertion[Borg Scale Immediately after each submaximal exercise bout the participant will be asked to indicate how hard they felt the exercise was using a validated perceived exertion scale. Therefore, this will occur 7 times per visit and 28 times in total.]