Acute Effects of a Brief Low-Load Core Activation Warm-Up on Football-Specific Technical Performa… (NCT07639190) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acute Effects of a Brief Low-Load Core Activation Warm-Up on Football-Specific Technical Performance in Male Youth Players
Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2025-11-01
Plain-language summary
This study examined whether a brief, low-load core activation warm-up would acutely improve football-specific technical performance compared with a conventional dynamic warm-up in male youth football players. Twenty-four players (aged 15-16 years) completed both warm-up conditions in a single-session, counterbalanced crossover design separated by a 10-minute passive recovery period. Following each warm-up, players performed standardised tests of dribbling speed, passing accuracy, shooting accuracy, and ball control. The study was designed as an exploratory pilot to estimate effect sizes and inform the design of a future definitive trial.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 16 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male youth football players registered in an organised football academy
* Minimum of 2 years of football training history
* Regular participation in training (≥3 sessions per week)
* Free from acute musculoskeletal injury at the time of testing
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of lower limb, trunk, or spinal injury within 6 months prior to testing
* Participation in a competitive match or high-intensity training within 48 hours prior to testing
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?
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What they're measuring
1
Dribbling Time
Timeframe: Within 3-5 minutes after each warm-up condition
2
Passing Accuracy
Timeframe: Within 3-5 minutes after each warm-up condition
3
Shooting Accuracy
Timeframe: Within 3-5 minutes after each warm-up condition
4
Ball Control
Timeframe: Within 3-5 minutes after each warm-up condition