NCT07511790

Photobiomodulation on Performance in Female Futsal Athletes

Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Physical Performance in Female Futsal Athletes

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 15 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Universidade Norte do Paraná · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on physical performance in female futsal athletes. It is hypothesized that PBMT is superior to placebo condition in improving the ability to perform repeated sprints and aerobic capacity in high-intensity, intermittent activity (i.e., Bangsbo sprint test and yoyo intermittent recovery level-1, respectively).

Detailed description

The aim of this project is to investigate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on physical performance and muscle recovery in female futsal athletes. A crossover experimental studies will be conducted with 15 female futsal athletes. Participants will receive PBMT or placebo 10 minutes before the Bangsbo sprint test (BST) and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test (YYIR1) at two time points (M1 and M2), separated by a 2-week washout period. PBMT will be applied according to the randomization order at M1 and M2, so that the participant who receives active PBMT at M1 will receive placebo PBMT at M2, and vice versa. The following variables will be analyzed in the BST: (1) Total Time (TT): the sum of the time of all sprints, and Fatigue Index (FI): the difference between the worst and best times. For the yo-yo test, the total distance covered will be analyzed as an indicator of aerobic performance. In addition, the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) will be recorded immediately after the Bangsbo sprint test and after the yo-yo test.

Conditions

• Muscle Performance
• Exercise
• Phototherapy
• Futsal

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Active PBMT	Participants will receive the active Photobiomodulation.
DEVICE	Placebo PBMT	Participants will receive the placebo Photobiomodulation.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-15
• Primary completion: 2026-06-01
• Completion: 2026-06-10
• First posted: 2026-04-06
• Last updated: 2026-04-06