Testing New Limits in Sports, Ageing, & Metabolism

Sports physiology testing was once limited to vague performance measures, but professionals in the field have developed more objective ways to measure outcomes. Atlantia Clinical Trials has built an upgraded exercise physiology lab for this niche, not just to give clinicians access to accurate, evidence-based performance testing, but also to study healthy ageing. Our state-of-the-art human performance lab is available to use by clinicians, commercial companies, researchers, and elite athletes alike.

Metabolic Assessment

A metabolic assessment, typically performed using a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET), is the gold standard test for assessing aerobic fitness. This involves measuring the exchange of air you breathe in and out, and via indirect calorimetry, allows for the calculation of oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production. The following are some of the processes that can be assessed:

Resting Metabolic Rate
Maximal Oxygen Uptake (V02 Max)
Fuel Substrate Utilization

Strength Assessment

Strength assessments allow us to evaluate Musculoskeletal strength which provides insight into muscle function and dysfunction. Assessments can help identify potential injury risks, underlying conditions, and highlight adaptive responses to certain stimuli or training regimes. We can provide assessments via:

Biodex Isokinetic Dynamometer

Force Plate

General Strength Assessments (Squat, Bench press, and more)

Functional Movement Assessment

These assessments help identify potential weaknesses as well as dysfunctional movement patterns or limitations with mobility. They can also assess the potential risk of falls and other incidents which might occur in daily life, particularly in at risk population groups. Basic tests might include:

Sit to Stand

Walk Test

Balance

Joint Range

Anthropometric Assessment

These provide a measure of the body’s size, shape, weight and composition. These might be used to help evaluate health risks and the impact of certain lifestyle factors.

Height, Weight, Body Composition

Cognitive Performance Testing

These assess mental processes such as problem solving, memory, attention and other cognitive functions. These might reflect some health-related concerns as well as an individuals ability to perform basic tasks in their daily life.

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Why Choose Use

Atlantia Clinical Trials has helped researchers and clinicians to perform physiology testing for clinical trials for over a decade. We have an intimate understanding of regulatory frameworks and can offer optimal data integrity.

Digitized test results.
A centralized reporting hub.
Ready-to-use in protocol development tools.
A structure to simplify regulatory submissions and athlete profiling.
Result translation services.
Data integration.

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Research Partnerships and Innovation

Whether you’re studying athletic performance, healthy ageing, or commercial product performance, we will streamline and maximize the output of your trials. Atlantia is expert in extracting human physiology data from untrained subjects and athletes alike. This data coupled in many cases with clinical outputs such as blood, urine, lactate and stool can provide you with a comprehensive insight into how and where your products perform best. Physiology testing for your clinical trials and in turn your product performance has never been so easy.

Expanding Capabilities

Owing to our dedication to provide ever better data to our clients, we’re continuously adding to our services portfolio. Atlantia also offers dedicated services in areas such as skin assessments, biopsy and microbiome testing. We have a full medical, regulatory, science, operations, data and statistics team who can design research to get the results you need. In order to access our full suite of services and customizable approaches to clinical trials, book a meeting with our Sales Team who can assess, evaluate and guide you in your search for the right trial within your budget and timeline.

1. What makes your Exercise Physiology Lab different from a traditional fitness or rehab facility?

We offer scientific support to our customers across 10,000 square feet of customized clinic space. We integrate all the elements of a clinical trial using our full professional team under one roof to deliver your results on time and on budget.

2. What is VO2 Max and why is it important in clinical and sports research?

VO2 Max assesses the maximum oxygen your body can use during high-intensity exercise. It offers data on cardiovascular function, fitness, and overall health—three areas that are crucial during sports research.

3. Can I get a full testing package or do I need to choose individual tests?

We offer end-to-end clinical trial packages that adjust to your required specifications. We’ll give you the perfect testing options and tools for your unique trial.

4. How is Biodex testing used in a clinical trials setting?

Biodex can be used to assess peak power of particular muscle groups in either the upper or lower body. Your product can be assessed on this basis and differences between pre and post consumption can be measured.

5. How long do the tests typically take?

Subjects are typically on-site from 1-3 hours during which time we can perform a battery of tests and collect an array of clinical samples as needed.

6. Do you provide raw data or interpreted results?

Yes, we can provide either format depending on your team’s expertise and requirements.

7. How do I book a consultation around my clinical trial?

Simply book a meeting with our sales team. They will help you understand the nuance of clinical research and the different packages available based on your needs and your product’s regulatory requirements.

Unlocking Human Performance:

Inside Our Physiology Lab