Enhancement of Physical and Combat Preparedness of SAF Members

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

34 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-02-14

Study Completion Date

2022-06-01

Brief Summary

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The aim of the proposed project is to investigate the reliability, validity, and usefulness of the 30-15 intermittent fitness test in the Slovenian Armed Forces. We will compare the results obtained from a continuous treadmill running test, 2-mile run test, and 30-15IFT.

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Detailed Description

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Since the ability to perform military tasks depends on the physical fitness of soldiers (PF), one of the most commonly measured PF components during routine physical examinations is cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). There are several tests used to measure CRF in the armed forces. Because of its simplicity, the most commonly used test of CRF is the 2-mile run test, but it has its own limitations when it comes to specificity of battlefield requirements, training prescription and optimization, and estimation of Vo2max. In combat situations, soldiers rarely run long distances on the battlefield. Therefore, the 2-mile run test does not appear to represent any specificity of combat. Furthermore, based on the data collected from this test, it is difficult to prescribe and optimize a training program for an individual subject. Therefore, the goal of the proposed project is to investigate the reliability, validity, and usefulness of the 30-15 intermittent fitness test in the Slovenian Armed Forces.

Conditions

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Physical Fitness Cardio Respiratory Fitness Aerobic Capacity Physical Examination Combat Preparedness

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Crossover randomized validation study

Primary Study Purpose

SCREENING

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

All subjects will be blinded for group allocation during testing procedures, including coaches (care provider), soldiers (participants) investigators, and outcomes assessors.

Study Groups

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Continous Treadmill Running Test

One of the four testing conditions the subject will be allocated to is a Continous Treadmill Running Test. Vo2max will be measured by using A K4 b2 a portable gas analyzer (COSMED, Italy). The device provides reliable values for oxygen uptake (VO2), carbon dioxide production (VCO2), and pulmonary ventilation (VE) breath by breath. In addition, blood samples (20 μL) were collected from the earlobe for both tests (before, immediately after, 3 min after, and 5 min after the test) and the samples will be analyzed for blood lactate concentration (\[LA-\]).

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR