Eight-week Sports Injury Prevention Program (NCT07270614) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Eight-week Sports Injury Prevention Program
Saudi Arabia30 participantsStarted 2025-08-16
Plain-language summary
This study aims to find out whether an 8-week sports injury prevention program can improve lower-body performance-such as power, agility, and balance-among female college athletes in Saudi Arabia.
Sports participation has increased among women in Saudi Arabia, but many injury-prevention programs were originally designed for male athletes and may not meet the specific needs of females. This study will help determine whether a tailored program can reduce injury risks and improve athletic performance.
Female athletes aged 18-35 years who have been training and competing for at least one year can participate. Athletes with recent injuries, pregnancy, or chronic medical conditions that could affect performance will not be included.
Participants will complete tests before and after the program, including jumping, balance, and agility assessments. The prevention program includes warm-up exercises, stretching, strengthening, jumping drills, balance work, and agility training.
By comparing results before and after the program, the study will show whether this type of training can help female athletes stay safer and perform better.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female athletes aged 18-35 years
* Actively participating in organized sports in Saudi Arabia
* Minimum of one year of continuous experience in their sport
* Currently engaged in regular training and/or competition
* Able to perform physical activity safely as confirmed by self-report
* Willing to provide informed consent and complete all study assessments
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any recent injury within the past six months that limits performance
* Pregnancy at the time of enrollment
* Diagnosis of a chronic medical condition that may affect performance (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension)
* Any condition that could interfere with safe participation in physical testing or training
* Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
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
1
Change in Lower-Extremity Functional Performance
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
2
Change in Lower-Body Explosive Power
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
3
Change in Dynamic Balance
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07270614
SponsorPrincess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University