"CORE Training for Musculoskeletal Health: A Study on Adaptive Exercise Protocols" (NCT07025395) | Clinical Trial Compass
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"CORE Training for Musculoskeletal Health: A Study on Adaptive Exercise Protocols"
Greece40 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an adaptive core training protocol that integrates core stability, core strength, and high-intensity core power exercises on muscle activation, hypertrophy, balance, and quality of life. Forty recreationally active adults with a minimum of two years of consistent training experience will participate. The structured intervention will span multiple weeks and utilize electromyography (EMG), ultrasound imaging, and validated questionnaires to assess neuromuscular and functional adaptations.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 25-35 years
* Physically active (≥3 sessions/week, ≥1 hour per session) for ≥2 years
* No known musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological disorders
* No engagement in structured core training programs
* Available to attend all evaluation appointments
* Able and willing to commit to the 8-week intervention program
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medical conditions that limit full-body or trunk movement
* Cardiovascular/metabolic conditions contraindicating high-intensity exercise
* Current participation in Pilates, CrossFit, or other core-specific protocols
* Recent musculoskeletal injury affecting training eligibility
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Electromyographic (EMG) Muscle Activation During Medicine Ball Overhead Slam
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 8)