Motor ActivityNCT06389227
Developing the Physical Performance in Youth Soccer
A study testing dynamic ecological approach (DEA) and traditional training group in people with Motor Activity, run by University of Turin, Italy at 1 site in Italy.
Trial summary
Therefore, this study aims to verify the effects of a soccer training program based on the dynamic-ecological approach on U13 sub-elité players' physical efficiency by analysing explosive strength, speed, resistance to speed and muscle flexibility. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 13 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Motor Activity
- What is being tested?
- dynamic ecological approach (DEA) and traditional training group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 35 participants
- Where
- 1 siteItaly
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2023to 15 Feb 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 12 to 13 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- had not suffered an injury in the previous 6 months;
- who, in the 4 weeks before the study, had systematically performed the training sessions without interruptions or absences;
- all those who, upon medical evaluation, fell within stages 3 and 4 of Tanner's classification
Who cannot join
- -Goalkeepers and players who had been injured in the previous six months or did not meet the established minimum compliance were excluded from this study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Developing the Physical Performance in Youth Soccer: Short-term Effect of Dynamic-Ecological Versus Traditional Training Approach for Sub-élite U13 Players: An Ecological Exploratory Cluster Randomised Trial
Therefore, this study aims to verify the effects of a soccer training program based on the dynamic-ecological approach on U13 sub-elité players' physical efficiency by analysing explosive strength, speed, resistance to speed and muscle flexibility. This study hypothe-sises that the dynamic-ecological approach can consistently help players develop adequate physical efficiency and motor coordination.
Read the detailed description
Nowadays, research in youth soccer consists of methodological choices that can raise ac-tivity volumes and exercise intensity to promote proper training for youth soccer de-mands. Therefore, the present cluster randomised trial aims to evaluate the effects on physical performance parameters of the dynamic-ecological approach compared with a traditional one in a group of sub-élite U13 players. Thirty-five male children (age 12.16 ± 0.55 years; weight 45.59 ± 7.15 kg; height 145.5 ± 4.2 cm; BMI 15.8 ± 2.1 kg*m-²) were re-cruited for this trial from two teams belonging to sub-élite soccer schools and randomly assigned in a dynamic-ecological approach (DEA) or a traditional training (TTG) group. The training program lasted six weeks and consisted of 18 training sessions of 90 minutes each (3 sessions per week). The sample was evaluated by Standing Long Jump (SLJ), hop test (HT), 10 m sprint (10m), 10 x 5 m shuttle run test (SRT) and Leg Raise test (LR). The DEA group showed significantly higher results in the SLJ (p\< .001), HT left leg (p\<.001), 10m sprint (p\<.001), and SRT (p\<.001). In conclusion, the dynamic-ecological approach provides higher performance adaptations. Therefore, this approach can be considered a suitable method to optimise prepubertal player training, mainly when no fitness or strength coach is available.
- Conditions
- Motor Activity
- Being tested
- dynamic ecological approach (DEA), traditional training group
- Keywords
- ecological dynamic approach, motor performance ability, soccer performance, young soccer player
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
dynamic ecological approach (DEA)Other
The DEA completed 18 ninety-minute sessions (3 per week) for six weeks oriented to soccer training using the dynamic ecological approach
traditional training groupOther
The TTG followed a traditional soccer training program for the same period and number of sessions without any intervention attributable to the dynamic ecological approach
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| dynamic-ecological approach (DEA) | Experimental | The DEA completed 18 ninety-minute sessions (3 per week) for six weeks oriented to soccer training using the dynamic ecological approach Receives: Other: dynamic ecological approach (DEA) |
| traditional training group (TTG) | Active comparator | TTG followed a traditional soccer training program for the same period and number of ses-sions without any intervention attributable to the dynamic ecological approach Receives: Other: traditional training group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of participants evaluated on physical efficiency
Direct outcome measurements pre-test vs post-test, Intervention vs treatment
Measured: From enrollment to the end of the study at six weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Apr 2024
- Study start15 Oct 2023
- Primary completion30 Oct 2023
- Study completion15 Feb 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Motor ActivityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 35 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Federico Abate Daga, MSC PhD, Principal investigator, University of Turin, Italy
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06389227
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 0433611
- Status last verified
- Apr 2024
- First submitted
- 24 Apr 2024
- Last updated
- 2 May 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Italian GDPR law
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 May 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Developing the Physical Performance in Youth Soccer: Short-term Effect of Dynamic-Ecological Versus Traditional Training Approach for Sub-élite U13 Players: An Ecological Exploratory Cluster Randomised Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06389227
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 0433611
- Conditions
- Motor Activity
- Keywords
- ecological dynamic approach, motor performance ability, soccer performance, young soccer player
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 35 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Turin, ItalyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Feb 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Therefore, this study aims to verify the effects of a soccer training program based on the dynamic-ecological approach on U13 sub-elité players' physical efficiency by analysing explosive strength, speed, resistance to speed and muscle flexibility. This study hypothe-sises that the dynamic-ecological approach can consistently help players develop adequate physical efficiency and motor coordination.
Detailed description
Nowadays, research in youth soccer consists of methodological choices that can raise ac-tivity volumes and exercise intensity to promote proper training for youth soccer de-mands. Therefore, the present cluster randomised trial aims to evaluate the effects on physical performance parameters of the dynamic-ecological approach compared with a traditional one in a group of sub-élite U13 players. Thirty-five male children (age 12.16 ± 0.55 years; weight 45.59 ± 7.15 kg; height 145.5 ± 4.2 cm; BMI 15.8 ± 2.1 kg*m-²) were re-cruited for this trial from two teams belonging to sub-élite soccer schools and randomly assigned in a dynamic-ecological approach (DEA) or a traditional training (TTG) group. The training program lasted six weeks and consisted of 18 training sessions of 90 minutes each (3 sessions per week). The sample was evaluated by Standing Long Jump (SLJ), hop test (HT), 10 m sprint (10m), 10 x 5 m shuttle run test (SRT) and Leg Raise test (LR). The DEA group showed significantly higher results in the SLJ (p\< .001), HT left leg (p\<.001), 10m sprint (p\<.001), and SRT (p\<.001). In conclusion, the dynamic-ecological approach provides higher performance adaptations. Therefore, this approach can be considered a suitable method to optimise prepubertal player training, mainly when no fitness or strength coach is available.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| dynamic-ecological approach (DEA) | Experimental | Other: dynamic ecological approach (DEA)The DEA completed 18 ninety-minute sessions (3 per week) for six weeks oriented to soccer training using the dynamic ecological approach |
| traditional training group (TTG) | Active comparator | Other: traditional training groupTTG followed a traditional soccer training program for the same period and number of ses-sions without any intervention attributable to the dynamic ecological approach |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 13 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- had not suffered an injury in the previous 6 months;
- who, in the 4 weeks before the study, had systematically performed the training sessions without interruptions or absences;
- all those who, upon medical evaluation, fell within stages 3 and 4 of Tanner's classification
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -Goalkeepers and players who had been injured in the previous six months or did not meet the established minimum compliance were excluded from this study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| dynamic ecological approach (DEA)The DEA completed 18 ninety-minute sessions (3 per week) for six weeks oriented to soccer training using the dynamic ecological approach | Other | dynamic-ecological approach (DEA) |
| traditional training groupThe TTG followed a traditional soccer training program for the same period and number of sessions without any intervention attributable to the dynamic ecological approach | Other | traditional training group (TTG) |
Primary outcome
Number of participants evaluated on physical efficiency
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the study at six weeks
Direct outcome measurements pre-test vs post-test, Intervention vs treatment
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 May 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Italian GDPR law
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Federico Abate Daga, MSC PhD principal investigator
University of Turin, Italy
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing dynamic ecological approach (DEA) and traditional training group in people with Motor Activity, run by University of Turin, Italy at 1 site in Italy.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 May 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Number of participants evaluated on physical efficiency (time frame: From enrollment to the end of the study at six weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 May 2024.