Core Exercises and Their Effects on Sprint, Jump, Agility, and Balance in Amateur Soccer Players (NCT06942676) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Core Exercises and Their Effects on Sprint, Jump, Agility, and Balance in Amateur Soccer Players
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2024-11-15
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 4-week core exercise program on sprint, vertical jump, agility, and postural sway performance in amateur male soccer players aged 18-23. Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group (core training) or a control group (regular training). Physical performance tests were conducted before and after the training program. The results are expected to help coaches and sports scientists better understand the performance benefits of core training.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 23 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male amateur soccer players aged 18 to 23 years
* Actively participating in regular soccer training (minimum 3 sessions/week)
* No musculoskeletal injuries within the last 6 months
* Provided informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of lower extremity surgery
* Any neurological or vestibular disorders
* Participation in core training within the past 3 months
* Use of medication that may affect balance or neuromuscular performance
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change of Direction Performance (Illinois Test)
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Week 5 (immediately after the 4-week intervention)