Hot Baths and Muscle Recovery in Young Athletes
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking hot baths before or after intense exercise helps young track-and-field athletes recover better and triggers natural protective proteins in their muscles. Researchers will measure muscle strength and a cellular protein called HSP70 to see if heat helps the body bounce back from hard workouts.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy man between 19 and 25 years old
- You actively compete in or train seriously for track and field, at least 10–12 hours per week
- You have French social security coverage
- You have not had a sprain or ligament injury in your legs within the past 8 months
- Your blood pressure is normal (systolic at least 90 mmHg, diastolic at least 60 mmHg)
- You have not been to high altitude (above 8,200 feet) in the past 15 days
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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