Clinical Trial

Effects of Passive Recovery Methods After High-Intensity Cycling Exercise

Study acronym: RECOVER-CYCLE

Recruiting

Record status

This record was last updated August 11, 2026 (before its estimated August 14, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.

Summary

This randomized crossover trial will investigate the acute effects of five passive recovery interventions following a standardized high-intensity cycling exercise protocol. Participants will complete the standardized high-intensity cycling exercise protocol during five separate study sessions. Immediately after each exercise session, participants will receive one of five recovery interventions: compression therapy, vacuum therapy, kinesiology taping, passive rest, or classical massage. The order of the interventions will be randomized according to a balanced crossover sequence. Each participant will experience all five recovery interventions during the study period. Outcomes related to post-exercise recovery will be assessed across intervention periods.

Protocol Amendment History 5 changes

notable Enrollment increased: 10 -> 12 participants 2026-07-15

minor Completion moved earlier: 2027-08-28 -> 2026-08-21 2026-07-15

critical Recruitment opened 2026-07-01

notable Primary completion moved earlier: 2026-09-20 -> 2026-08-14 2026-07-01

minor Completion moved earlier: 2027-10-30 -> 2027-08-28 2026-07-01

Trial Details

NCT Number	NCT07652398
Lead Sponsor	Pamukkale University
Conditions	Young Adult Health, Young Adults
Enrollment	12 participants
Start Date	2026-06-22
Primary Completion	2026-08-14 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-08-21 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-11