U.S., May 31 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06997783) titled 'Acute Effects of Moderate and Maximal Squat Loading on Ju-do-Specific Performance in Elite Judokas' on May 21.
Brief Summary: This study will investigate the acute effects of two squat-based post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) protocols-moderate load (80% of 6RM) and maximal load (100% of 1RM)-on judo-specific performance in elite male judokas. A total of 20 national-level male judokas will participate in a randomized, counterbalanced protocol across a 3-week period. Each participant will complete standard and experimental warm-up sessions followed by the Special Judo Fitness Test. Outcome measures will include total throw...