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NCT Number: NCT07573189

The Effects of Recovery Compression Boots on Blood Lactate Levels, Functional Movement, and Joint Ange of Motion in Collegiate Athletes.

This study aims to evaluate the use of intermittent compression boots (IPC) on post exercise recovery in collegiate athletes. Blood lactate will be analyzed (use of a finger prick) as a marker of physiological recovery. We will also analyze pre- and post-ankle range of motion using a handheld VALD DynaMo device to assess joint recovery and vertical jump performance using VALD ForceDecks to measure muscle readiness. These tests are widely used in sports science research but have not been measured collectively as a means to assess performance.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Participants

Age range

18 year–23 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Redlands

Redlands, California, 92373, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • NCAA athlete at the University of Redlands
  • 18-23 years of age; must be able to perform a squat jump
  • must be okay with finger-prick blood sample collection
  • must be between 5'4" and 6'2" in height

Exclusion criteria

  • No leg injury in the past 6 months
  • No leg surgery in the past 5 years
  • no history of DVT

Treatment and study plan

Compression Boots

Device

Normatec Intermittent Compression Boots

Primary outcomes

  1. Force Production

    Time frame: 1 hour

    Countermovement Jump. A higher force production for the concentric portion of a CMJ is the desired outcome post intervention.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Lactate Levels

    Time frame: 1 hour

    Blood Lactate Levels measured in mmol/L. A lower value during and after intervention is the desired result.

Other outcomes

  1. Range of Motion

    Time frame: 1 hour

    Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion. Increased ankle ROM is the desired effect.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Redlands

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Boots on Blood Lactate, Neuromuscular Function, and Range of Motion on Recovery Within Collegiate Athletes.

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2028
Study completion
2028
First posted
May 7, 2026
Registry last updated
May 7, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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