Effects of Cold-Water Immersion on Recovery in Amateur Runners (CWI-REC)
Submitted by Carla Student · Physiotherapy · 2026-07-20
Basic Info
- Department(s)
- Physiotherapy
- Primary Banner
- LUNEX
- Project Types
- Research
- Legal Signature Required
- No
- Line Manager Approval Required
- Yes
- Supervisor Approval Required
- No
Classification
- Funding Type
- Internal
- Strategic Alignments
- —
- Research Pillars
- —
- Expected Contributions
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Summary
Abstract: A small pilot study measuring the effect of cold-water immersion protocols on perceived recovery and next-day performance in amateur distance runners.
- Measure the effect of cold-water immersion on perceived recovery
Methodology: Randomized crossover pilot with a small cohort of amateur runners over a six-week training block.
Expected Outputs: Publications
Keywords: recovery, cold-water immersion, amateur runners
Impact, Risk & Ethics
Scientific impact: Provides preliminary pilot data on recovery interventions in amateur (non-elite) populations.
Societal impact: Informs recovery guidance for recreational athletes.
Ethics approval required: No
Budget
- Dedicated Budget
- No
- Total Budget
- —
- Requested Funding
- —
- Own Contribution
- —
- Funding Body / Sponsor
- —
Feasibility
PI statement: Small-scale pilot, feasible within existing lab capacity.
- Estimated PI Effort
- —
- Team Capacity Adequate
- Yes
Compliance & Governance
- Data Management Plan Required
- No
- GDPR Considerations
- No
- Open Science Plan S Compliance
- No
- IP Considerations
- No
Review Outcome
Reviewed by Liam Manager on 2026-07-20 09:49.
"Scope overlaps with an already-funded project."