Physical EnduranceNCT06536816
Combined Effects of Game Profile-based Training and Small-sided Games Among Football Players
A study testing Game Profile-based training Group, Small-sided games Group and Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games in people with Physical Endurance and Muscle Strength, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Game profile-based training is a methodology in sports, including football, where training sessions are designed to simulate the specific conditions and challenges that players face during actual games. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Endurance, Muscle Strength, Functional Performance
- What is being tested?
- Game Profile-based training Group, Small-sided games Group and Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 26 Jun 2024to 26 Sep 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 18 to 30 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male players
- Age 18-30 years
- Representation of players from various positions
- Players with good health and fitness status
- Participants willing and available for regular assessments
- Athletes playing football with minimum 2-year experience.
Who cannot join
- Players not actively involved in training and competition
- History of systemic disease
- Prior surgery history
- Participants with irregular attendance or significant deviations from the prescribed training program
- Pre-existing knee pathologies or injuries
- Exclusion of individuals unwilling or unable to participate in regular assessments
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Pakistan Sports Board
Lahore, Punjab Province, 16250
Syed Asadullah Arslan, PHD
Muhammad Awais Naeem, DPT
About this study
Official title: Combined Effects of Game Profile-Based Training and Small-Sided Games on Strength, Endurance, and Performance Among Football Players.
Game profile-based training is a methodology in sports, including football, where training sessions are designed to simulate the specific conditions and challenges that players face during actual games. Coaches analyze individual and team performance data to identify patterns, positions, and scenarios commonly encountered in matches. The training is then structured to replicate these situations, helping players develop the skills, tactics, and decision-making abilities required in real-game scenarios.
Read the detailed description
This approach aims to make training more targeted and relevant to the dynamics of competitive play, whereas small-sided game in football, often referred to as a "SSG," is a practice or training activity where players compete in a reduced playing area with fewer players than a full team. Small-sided games can vary in size, ranging from 1v1 to 7v7 or 8v8 formats, so integrating game profile-based training with small-sided games creates a comprehensive developmental approach, addressing specific skill needs while providing a dynamic and realistic training environment. This combination can contribute significantly to the overall improvement of football players and the research also involves analyzing the impact of this integrated training methodology on players' technical strength, endurance, and overall performance.
- Conditions
- Physical Endurance, Muscle Strength, Functional Performance
- Being tested
- Game Profile-based training Group, Small-sided games Group, Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games
- Keywords
- Endurance, Strength, Physical Performance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Game Profile-based training GroupOther
Game profile-based training is a methodology in sports, including football, where training sessions are designed to simulate the specific conditions and challenges that players face during actual games. Coaches analyze individual and team performance data to identify patterns, positions, and scenarios commonly encountered in matches. The training is then structured to replicate these situations, helping players develop the skills, tactics, and decision-making abilities required in real-game scenarios. This approach aims to make training more targeted and relevant to the dynamics of competitive play.
Small-sided games GroupOther
small-sided game in football, often referred to as a "SSG," is a practice or training activity where players compete in a reduced playing area with fewer players than a full team.
Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided GamesOther
Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Game Profile-based training Group | Experimental | 1st group with players having only Game Profile Based training group Receives: Other: Game Profile-based training Group |
| Small-sided games Group | Experimental | 2nd group with players having only Small-Sided Games group Receives: Other: Small-sided games Group |
| Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games | Experimental | 3rd group with players having both Game Profile-based training and Small-Sided Games group Receives: Other: Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Endurance
The Hoff-test will be used to access endurance among players
Measured: 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
Strength
The 1 RM test will be used to access strength among players
Measured: 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
Performance
The Sprint test will be used to access strength among players
Measured: 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Aug 2024
- Study start26 Jun 2024
- Primary completion26 Sep 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion26 Sep 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Physical EnduranceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Model description
- Randomized Clinical Trial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Muhammad Awais Naeem, DPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06536816
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/23/0467
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 31 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 5 Aug 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Hostrup M, Bangsbo J. Performance Adaptations to Intensified Training in Top-Level Football. Sports Med. 2023 Mar;53(3):577-594. doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01791-z. Epub 2022 Nov 16.
PubMed 36380164Bangsbo J. Physiological factors associated with efficiency in high intensity exercise. Sports Med. 1996 Nov;22(5):299-305. doi: 10.2165/00007256-199622050-00003.
PubMed 8923647Nobari H, Gorouhi A, Mallo J, Lozano D, Prieto-Gonzalez P, Mainer-Pardos E. Variations in cumulative workload and anaerobic power in adolescent elite male football players: associations with biological maturation. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2023 Jan 31;15(1):11. doi: 10.1186/s13102-023-00623-5.
PubMed 36721183da Costa JC, Borges PH, Ramos-Silva LF, Weber VMR, Moreira A, Vaz Ronque ER. Body size, maturation and motor performance in young soccer players: relationship of technical actions in small-sided games. Biol Sport. 2023 Jan;40(1):51-61. doi: 10.5114/biolsport.2023.110749. Epub 2022 Jan 3.
PubMed 36636197Florez Gil E, Rodriguez-Fernandez A, Vaquera A, Suarez-Iglesias D, Scanlan AT. The discriminative, criterion, and longitudinal validity of small-sided games to assess physical fitness in female basketball players. J Sports Sci. 2023 Sep;41(15):1498-1506. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2023.2279819. Epub 2023 Nov 29.
PubMed 37947079
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Aug 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Combined Effects of Game Profile-Based Training and Small-Sided Games on Strength, Endurance, and Performance Among Football Players.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06536816
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/23/0467
- Conditions
- Physical Endurance, Muscle Strength, Functional Performance
- Keywords
- Endurance, Strength, Physical Performance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Sep 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 26 Sep 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 Aug 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.
Game profile-based training is a methodology in sports, including football, where training sessions are designed to simulate the specific conditions and challenges that players face during actual games. Coaches analyze individual and team performance data to identify patterns, positions, and scenarios commonly encountered in matches. The training is then structured to replicate these situations, helping players develop the skills, tactics, and decision-making abilities required in real-game scenarios.
Detailed description
This approach aims to make training more targeted and relevant to the dynamics of competitive play, whereas small-sided game in football, often referred to as a "SSG," is a practice or training activity where players compete in a reduced playing area with fewer players than a full team. Small-sided games can vary in size, ranging from 1v1 to 7v7 or 8v8 formats, so integrating game profile-based training with small-sided games creates a comprehensive developmental approach, addressing specific skill needs while providing a dynamic and realistic training environment. This combination can contribute significantly to the overall improvement of football players and the research also involves analyzing the impact of this integrated training methodology on players' technical strength, endurance, and overall performance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Randomized Clinical Trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Game Profile-based training Group | Experimental | Other: Game Profile-based training Group1st group with players having only Game Profile Based training group |
| Small-sided games Group | Experimental | Other: Small-sided games Group2nd group with players having only Small-Sided Games group |
| Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games | Experimental | Other: Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games3rd group with players having both Game Profile-based training and Small-Sided Games group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Male players
- Age 18-30 years
- Representation of players from various positions
- Players with good health and fitness status
- Participants willing and available for regular assessments
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Players not actively involved in training and competition
- History of systemic disease
- Prior surgery history
- Participants with irregular attendance or significant deviations from the prescribed training program
- Pre-existing knee pathologies or injuries
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Game Profile-based training GroupGame profile-based training is a methodology in sports, including football, where training sessions are designed to simulate the specific conditions and challenges that players face during actual games. Coaches analyze individual and team performance data to identify patterns, positions, and scenarios commonly encountered in matches. The training is then structured to replicate these situations, helping players develop the skills, tactics, and decision-making abilities required in real-game scenarios. This approach aims to make training more targeted and relevant to the dynamics of competitive play. | Other | Game Profile-based training Group |
| Small-sided games Groupsmall-sided game in football, often referred to as a "SSG," is a practice or training activity where players compete in a reduced playing area with fewer players than a full team. | Other | Small-sided games Group |
| Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided GamesCombined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games | Other | Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games |
Primary outcome
Endurance
Time frame: 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
The Hoff-test will be used to access endurance among players
Strength
Time frame: 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
The 1 RM test will be used to access strength among players
Performance
Time frame: 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
The Sprint test will be used to access strength among players
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Aug 2024.
- Background: PubMed 36380164Hostrup M, Bangsbo J. Performance Adaptations to Intensified Training in Top-Level Football. Sports Med. 2023 Mar;53(3):577-594. doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01791-z. Epub 2022 Nov 16.
- Background: PubMed 8923647Bangsbo J. Physiological factors associated with efficiency in high intensity exercise. Sports Med. 1996 Nov;22(5):299-305. doi: 10.2165/00007256-199622050-00003.
- Background: PubMed 36721183Nobari H, Gorouhi A, Mallo J, Lozano D, Prieto-Gonzalez P, Mainer-Pardos E. Variations in cumulative workload and anaerobic power in adolescent elite male football players: associations with biological maturation. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2023 Jan 31;15(1):11. doi: 10.1186/s13102-023-00623-5.
- Background: PubMed 36636197da Costa JC, Borges PH, Ramos-Silva LF, Weber VMR, Moreira A, Vaz Ronque ER. Body size, maturation and motor performance in young soccer players: relationship of technical actions in small-sided games. Biol Sport. 2023 Jan;40(1):51-61. doi: 10.5114/biolsport.2023.110749. Epub 2022 Jan 3.
- Background: PubMed 37947079Florez Gil E, Rodriguez-Fernandez A, Vaquera A, Suarez-Iglesias D, Scanlan AT. The discriminative, criterion, and longitudinal validity of small-sided games to assess physical fitness in female basketball players. J Sports Sci. 2023 Sep;41(15):1498-1506. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2023.2279819. Epub 2023 Nov 29.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Muhammad Awais Naeem, DPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Game Profile-based training Group, Small-sided games Group and Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games in people with Physical Endurance and Muscle Strength, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 6 inclusion and 6 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Aug 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 Pakistan. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Muhammad Atif Javed, PP-DPT (+9233174, atif.javed@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Endurance (time frame: 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06536816, which also lists 5 linked publications.
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 5 Aug 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.