Functional Training in Adolescent Table Tennis (NCT07384806) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Functional Training in Adolescent Table Tennis
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-11-15
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of an eight-week functional training program on physical performance parameters in adolescent table tennis players. Functional training involves multi-joint and multi-plane exercises designed to improve movement quality, strength, balance, and coordination.
Thirty adolescent table tennis players will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Functional Training, Conventional Training, or Control (routine training). The Functional Training group will perform a structured functional exercise program in addition to regular table tennis training, while the Conventional Training group will continue standard training routines. The Control group will maintain regular practice only.
Physical performance variables including flexibility, agility, speed, vertical jump performance, functional movement patterns, and balance will be assessed before, during, and after the intervention period.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female adolescent table tennis players aged 12-18 years.
* Actively training and competing in table tennis for at least 2 years.
* Participating in at least 3 training sessions per week.
* Free from injury or medical conditions affecting physical performance.
* Voluntarily consent to participate in the study (parental consent required for minors).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any musculoskeletal injury, neurological disorder, or medical condition affecting training or performance.
* Participation in another structured training program during the study period.
* Non-compliance with study protocol or inability to attend scheduled sessions.
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
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Overall Physical Performance Score
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-test), mid-intervention (week 4), and post-intervention (week 8)