Effect of Foot Core Exercises on Jump Performance in Professional Volleyball Players (NCT07407478) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Foot Core Exercises on Jump Performance in Professional Volleyball Players
Turkey (Türkiye)43 participantsStarted 2026-03
Plain-language summary
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of foot core exercises on jump performance in professional volleyball players. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. The first group will perform a strength training program only, while the second group will perform foot core exercises in addition to the same strength training program. Jump performance will be assessed using the Countermovement Jump (CMJ) test, and performance scores will be obtained through force-time analysis using the ForceDecks system. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of training programs aimed at improving performance and reducing injury risk in professional volleyball players.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male professional volleyball players aged 18 to 35 years
* Actively licensed athletes competing in clubs affiliated with the Turkish Volleyball Federation
* Regular participation in team training sessions without interruption for at least the past 3 months
* No history of surgery or serious injury involving the lower extremities (foot, ankle, knee, or hip) within the last 6 months
* Agreement not to participate in any additional strength, balance, or proprioception-based exercise programs during the study period
* No medical or physiological condition that would prevent participation in the Countermovement Jump (CMJ) test performed using the ForceDecks system
* Voluntary participation with written informed consent obtained prior to enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of deformity, chronic pain, or functional impairment in the foot or ankle
* History of lower extremity orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months
* History of neurological or vestibular disorders, or systemic diseases affecting balance
* Participation in physiotherapy interventions, rehabilitation protocols, or exercise programs outside the scope of the study during the study period
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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Vertical Jump Height (Countermovement Jump)
Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (approximately 8 weeks)