Status:
COMPLETED
Investigation of the Role of 905-nm Laser Light in the Delay of Muscle Fatigue
Lead Sponsor:
College of Charleston
Conditions:
Muscle Fatigue
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
800-nm laser light has been shown to delay muscle fatigue when applied before exercise. The effect of illumination during the aerobic phase of strenuous exercise has not been studied. The investigator...
Detailed Description
Rationale, Objectives and Significance A recent study has shown that low intensity Near Infrared (NIR) light at 810 nm applied before exercise results in an increase in performance and decrease in oxi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria
- Between the ages of 18 and 25 years
- Exclusion Criteria
- Upper extremity surgery
- Upper body musculoskeletal injury to the non-dominant arm within the past year
- Tattoos on the forearm
- Photosensitizing medications (listed on the consent form)
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 20 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 31 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
29 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03461731
Start Date
February 20 2017
End Date
July 31 2017
Last Update
March 12 2018
Active Locations (1)
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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29424