Turkish Folk Dance Exercises in Core Stabilization, Balance, and Agility Training for U14 Footbal… (NCT07005739) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Turkish Folk Dance Exercises in Core Stabilization, Balance, and Agility Training for U14 Football Players
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2023-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to examine the effects of integrating Turkish folk dance exercises into the training routines of U14 football players on their kinesthetic sense, balance, agility, core stabilization, and flexibility. The study includes 15 young male football players actively participating in league matches in Istanbul, randomly assigned to either control or intervention groups. The intervention group participates in an additional Turkish folk dance training program for eight weeks alongside their regular football practice, while the control group continues with regular training only. Both groups undergo assessments on agility, flexibility, core stabilization, balance, and kinesthetic sense using standardized field tests. The study seeks to explore whether Turkish folk dance training can provide added value to conventional youth football training programs.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 14 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male football players actively participating in the U14 league in Istanbul.
* Age between 12 and 14 years.
* Actively training and participating in official football matches.
* Voluntary participation with parental/guardian consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of musculoskeletal, neurological, or chronic health conditions that would prevent participation.
* History of injury or surgery affecting balance or mobility within the last 6 -months.
* Participation in other structured exercise or dance programs outside of football training.
* Non-compliance with the training or assessment schedule.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
1
Agility Performance
Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)
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Balance Performance
Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)
3
Core Stabilization
Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (8 weeks)