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Post-activation Performance Enhancement Improves

NCT06825065 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 9

Last updated 2026-01-20

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Summary

This study investigates the acute effects of Post-Activation Performance Enhancement (PAPE) on the number of repetitions performed to volitional failure and total training volume in resistance-trained men. The research is designed as a randomized crossover trial where participants perform two different exercise protocols under controlled conditions.

The study includes 9 healthy, strength-trained male volunteers aged 18-30 years, with at least one year of resistance training experience. Participants complete two experimental conditions:

PAPE Protocol: A warm-up followed by 3 repetitions at 90% of 1RM, a 10-minute rest, and then 3 sets of half-squat at 75% 1RM until volitional failure.

Control (CON) Protocol: A warm-up followed by 8 repetitions at 50% of 1RM, a 4-minute rest, and then 3 sets of half-squat at 75% 1RM until volitional failure.

The primary outcome measures are:

Total training volume (set × reps × weight) Number of repetitions performed The study aims to determine whether PAPE improves total volume and repetition performance in resistance training. The findings could contribute to better training strategies for athletes and fitness professionals.

Ethical approval was obtained from the Gaziantep University Clinical Research Ethics Committee (Decision No: 2022/373), and all participants provided informed consent before participation.

Conditions

  • Resistance Exercise

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

PAPE Protocol

In this intervention, participants perform a warm-up consisting of 3 repetitions at 90% of 1RM. After a 10-minute rest, they perform 3 sets of half-squats at 75% of their 1RM until volitional failure. This protocol is designed to enhance performance through the post-activation potentiation effect.

BEHAVIORAL

Control Protocol

In this intervention, participants perform a warm-up consisting of 8 repetitions at 50% of 1RM. After a 4-minute rest, they perform 3 sets of half-squats at 75% of their 1RM until volitional failure. This protocol is used as a baseline for comparison with the PAPE protocol.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Gaziantep

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Zarife Pancar Assistant Professor, PhD · University of Gaziantep

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-10
Primary Completion
2024-04-10
Completion
2024-04-28

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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