Characteristics of Performance in Collegiate Cheerleaders and Dancers
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorFlorida State University
About this trial
This study aims to investigate performance differences between collegiate cheerleaders and dancers classified as normal weight obese and those classified as normal weight lean. The study will assess differences in physical performance, lifestyle behaviors, muscle quality, and nutrition-related factors between groups. Performance testing, body composition assessment, and questionnaire-based measures will be used to characterize these relationships.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Must be a part of either the Florida State University dance or cheer team
Sex: Female
Age: 18-30
BMI: Normal (18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2)
Disqualifiers
Not biologically female
Have a diagnosed and unresolved eating disorder
Not weight stable (defined as a gain/loss of more than ~7.7 lbs in the past 2 months)
Participants who are pregnant or who become pregnant during the study
Trial population
Current members of the Florida State University Cheer and Dance teams
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
65 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupGroup A: Division I Collegiate Cheerleaders and Dancers
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Energy Availability (kcals/kg FFM)
Energy availability will be assess by subtracting exercise energy expenditure from energy intake relative to fat free mass. This will be assessed daily for 7 continuous days.
Time frame
7 days2
Physical Fitness
Physical fitness will be assessed via maximal jump height (in inches) using a double leg (and single leg counter movement jump and a maximal isokinetic leg extension and leg curl (expressed in kgs).
Time frame
Day of study enrollmentSecondary outcomes
1
Subjective Sleep
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) will be used to assess subjective sleep quality, while the Athlete Sleep Behavior Questionnaire (ASBQ) will be used to assess subjective sleep behavior. A score of \>42 on the ASBQ indicates poor sleep behavior. A score \>5 on the PSQI indicates poor sleep quality.
Time frame
Day of study enrollment2
Body Composition
Body Composition will be assessed via Air Displacement Plethysmography on the first day of study enrollment.
Time frame
Day of study enrollment3
Muscle Quality - Echo Intensity
Ultrasound echo intensity will be used to assess intramuscular fat.
Time frame
Day of study enrollment4
Nutrition Knowledge
Knowledge of nutrition based on the Abbreviated Nutrition for Sports Knowledge Questionnaire (ANSKQ). The maximum score is 100%. The minimum score is 0%. Higher scores indicate better nutrition knowledge.
Time frame
Day of study enrollmentSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov