Self-Selected Music and Anaerobic Performance in Futsal Players During Ramadan (MUSIC-RAST)

April 10, 2026 updated by: Serdar Bayrakdaroğlu, Gümüşhane Universıty

The Effects of Self-Selected Music on Anaerobic Performance During and After Ramadan Fasting in Highly Trained Futsal Players: A Randomized Crossover Study

This study investigates the effects of self-selected music during warm-up on anaerobic performance in highly trained futsal players during and after Ramadan fasting. Ten male futsal players participated in a randomized, counterbalanced crossover design, completing two experimental conditions: a standardized warm-up with self-selected music and a standardized warm-up without music. Anaerobic performance was assessed using the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST).

Participants performed the tests during Ramadan and again two weeks after Ramadan under both conditions. Key performance outcomes included peak power, mean power, minimum power, and fatigue index. The study aims to determine whether self-selected music can enhance anaerobic performance and whether its effects differ between fasting and non-fasting periods.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study was designed to examine the effects of self-selected music during warm-up on anaerobic performance in highly trained futsal players during and after Ramadan fasting. A randomized, counterbalanced crossover design was used, in which all participants completed both experimental conditions.

A total of ten male futsal players competing in the Turkish Futsal First League participated in the study. All participants had at least two years of regular training experience and were actively engaged in competitive futsal. The study was conducted during Ramadan and repeated two weeks after Ramadan to compare fasting and non-fasting conditions.

Participants completed two experimental sessions under each condition: (1) a standardized warm-up accompanied by self-selected music and (2) the same warm-up performed without music. The order of conditions was randomized and counterbalanced to minimize potential order effects. A minimum of 48 hours of recovery was provided between sessions.

The warm-up protocol was based on a modified FIFA 11+ program. In the music condition, participants listened to self-selected, high-tempo music (approximately 120-140 beats per minute) through external speakers during the warm-up. The music was stopped before the performance test.

Anaerobic performance was assessed using the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), which consists of six maximal 35-meter sprints separated by 10 seconds of passive recovery. Sprint times were recorded, and power outputs were calculated using standard equations. The primary outcome measures included peak power, mean power, minimum power, and fatigue index.

All testing sessions were conducted at the same time of day (17:00) to control for circadian variation. Participants were instructed to maintain consistent nutritional habits and avoid strenuous activity prior to testing sessions.

The study protocol was approved by the Gumushane University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee, and all participants provided informed consent prior to participation.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

10

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Gümüşhane Province
      • Gümüşhane, Gümüşhane Province, Turkey (Türkiye), (507) 200-4161
        • Gumushane University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria: - Male futsal players competing at a high competitive level

  • Actively competing in the Turkish Futsal First League
  • At least two years of regular futsal training experience
  • Participation in regular training sessions
  • Voluntary participation during Ramadan fasting
  • Provided written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria: - Presence of any musculoskeletal injury or illness affecting performance

  • Use of performance-enhancing substances or supplements
  • Failure to comply with study procedures
  • Any medical condition contraindicating high-intensity exercise

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Warm-Up With Self-Selected Music
Participants performed a modified FIFA 11+ warm-up protocol accompanied by self-selected music prior to anaerobic performance testing.
Behavioral: Self-Selected Music
Self-selected music (120-140 beats per minute) was played through external speakers during a standardized warm-up protocol prior to anaerobic performance testing.
Active Comparator: Warm-Up Without Music
Participants performed the same modified FIFA 11+ warm-up protocol without music prior to anaerobic performance testing.
Behavioral: No Music
Participants performed the same standardized warm-up protocol without music prior to anaerobic performance testing.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Peak Power (RAST)
Time Frame: Week 2 of Ramadan and Week 2 post-Ramadan
Peak power output measured during the Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), calculated from sprint performance data obtained from six maximal 35-meter sprints.
Week 2 of Ramadan and Week 2 post-Ramadan

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Gümüşhane Universıty

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: serdar bayrakdaroğlu, T.C. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

  • 1. Abedelmalek S, Aloui K, Denguezli Bouzgarou M, Adam H, Souissi N, Chtourou H (2022) Exergaming During Ramadan Intermittent Fasting Improve Body Composition as Well as Physiological and Psychological Responses to Physical Exercise in Adolescents With Obesity. Front Nutr 9. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.851054 2. Abedelmalek S, Aloui K, Denguezli Bouzgarou M, Adam H, Souissi N, Chtourou H (2022) Exergaming During Ramadan Intermittent Fasting Improve Body Composition as Well as Physiological and Psychological Responses to Physical Exercise in Adolescents With Obesity. Front Nutr 9. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.851054 3. Aloui A, Briki W, Baklouti H, Chtourou H, Driss T, Chaouachi A, Chamari K, Souissi N (2015) Listening to Music during Warming-Up Counteracts the Negative Effects of Ramadan Observance on Short-Term Maximal Performance. PLoS One 10:e0136400. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136400 4. Aloui A, Briki W, Baklouti H, Chtourou H, Driss T, Chaouachi A, Chamari K, Souissi N (2015) Listening to Music during Warming-Up Counteracts the Negative Effects of Ramadan Observance on Short-Term Maximal Performance. PLoS One 10:e0136400. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136400 5. Aloui A, Chtourou H, Hammouda O, Souissi H, Chaouachi A, Chamari K, Souissi N (2013) Effects of Ramadan on the diurnal variations of physical performance and perceived exertion in adolescent soccer players. Biol Rhythm Res 44:869-875. doi: 10.1080/09291016.2013.780697 6. Andrade V, Zagatto A, Kalva-Filho C, Mendes O, Gobatto C, Campos E, Papoti M (2015) Running-based Anaerobic Sprint Test as a Procedure to Evaluate Anaerobic Power. Int J Sports Med 36:1156-1162. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1555935 7. Atan T (2013) Effect of music on anaerobic exercise performance. Biol Sport 30:35-9. doi: 10.5604/20831862.1029819 8. Bongers BC, Werkman MS, Blokland D, Eijsermans MJC, van der Torre P, Bartels B, Verschuren O, Takken T (2015) Validity of the Pediatric Running-Based Anaerobic Sprint Test to Determine Anaerobic Performanc

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 10, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 20, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

May 25, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 4, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 10, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

April 13, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 13, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 10, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • GU-EC-102280-RAST-2022
  • E-95674917-044-102280 (Other Identifier: Gümüşhane University Ethics Committee)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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