Influence of Abdominal Muscle Function on Knee Stability for Injury Prevention (NCT07499973) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Influence of Abdominal Muscle Function on Knee Stability for Injury Prevention
Spain35 participantsStarted 2026-03-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether an 8-week core stabilization training program can improve abdominal strength and knee stability in physically active women aged 18 to 35. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does core stabilization training improve abdominal endurance as measured by the Prone Bridge Test? Does this training enhance knee stability as measured by the Lateral Squat Down, Y-Balance Test, and Drop Vertical Jump?
Researchers will compare participants' results before and after the intervention to see whether the training program leads to measurable improvements in strength and stability.
Participants will:
Complete baseline testing of abdominal strength and knee stability using standardized assessments (Prone Bridge Test, Lateral Squat Down, Y-Balance Test, Drop Vertical Jump) recorded with a Vicon motion-capture system.
Perform an 8-week supervised core stabilization program that includes front plank, side plank, and Nordic hamstring exercises following a structured progression.
Complete the same performance tests again after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female participants
* Age between 18 and 35 years
* Performing regular physical activity ≥ 6 hours per week.
* Able to complete all assessment procedures (Prone Bridge Test, Lateral Squat Down, Y-Balance Test, Drop Vertical Jump).
* Willing to comply with the 8-week study procedures (training program or control condition)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current musculoskeletal injury affecting the lower limbs, trunk, or spine
* History of surgery in the lower limbs or spine in the past 12 months
* Known neurological, cardiovascular, or systemic conditions that may interfere with physical testing
* Pregnancy
* Participation in any structured core-strengthening program during the study period
* Inability to abstain from core training if assigned to the control group
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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Change in abdominal endurance (Prone Bridge Test)
Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks (post-intervention)