Sports Physical TherapyNCT06671080
Upper Extremity Performance, Balance and Core Endurance in Adolescent Soccer Players
A study testing Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Biruni University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world with a large number of players under the age of 18. High physical demands, frequent changes in exercise intensity and a large number of movement profiles require optimal physical capacity for both adult and child players in soccer. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 16 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 17 Apr 2024to 18 Oct 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 13 to 16 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Athletes between the ages of 13-16
- Be actively playing amateur football for at least 1 year in any football team
- Playing soccer regularly for 60 minutes at least 3 days a week
Who cannot join
- A shoulder problem in the last three months,
- He plays in the goalkeeper position,
- Not having any disease (cardiac, orthopedic or neurological) that may prevent participation in the study,
- Having circulatory problems such as varicose veins,
- Surgical history in the last 6 months,
- Receiving any other physiotherapy treatment,
- The presence of symptoms such as vertigo,
- Presence of complaints in the musculoskeletal system of the elbow, wrist, hand and trunk and lower extremities
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Biruni University
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, 34015
About this study
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world with a large number of players under the age of 18. High physical demands, frequent changes in exercise intensity and a large number of movement profiles require optimal physical capacity for both adult and child players in soccer.
Physical Performance Tests (PPT) are used to provide a detailed overview of functional status, to predict injury or to decide on return to sport. Physical performance is assessed using closed or open kinetic chain tests; however, in athletic populations, closed kinetic chain PTs may allow for more comprehensive assessments than open kinetic chain PTs.
Read more
The continuity of the kinetic chain is required for biomechanically and kinesiologically correct performance of upper extremity functions during daily life activities. The kinetic chain is a system that enables different body parts to produce and transfer power in coordination. The system creates minimal stress, maximal power generation and transfer in the kinetic chain, thus supporting the movement in the distal segments. In order to ensure minimal loss in power transfer between the extremities and trunk, trunk stabilization with a strong core is required.
Athletic performance can be assessed by functional, agility, speed and power tests involving the extremities or the whole body. According to the kinetic chain theory, a "break in the chain" can lead to a decrease in optimal force production and a decrease in performance. The relationship between balance, strength and endurance parameters can provide a basis for the assessment of injury risks and the development of preventive programs. In the literature, it has been suggested that factors related to strength and functionality of the upper extremity may be related to endurance and performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between upper extremity performance, balance and core endurance in adolescent soccer players.
Read the detailed description
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world with a large number of players under the age of 18. High physical demands, frequent changes in exercise intensity and a large number of movement profiles require optimal physical capacity for both adult and child players in soccer.
Physical Performance Tests (PPT) are used to provide a detailed overview of functional status, to predict injury or to decide on return to sport. Physical performance is assessed using closed or open kinetic chain tests; however, in athletic populations, closed kinetic chain PTs may allow for more comprehensive assessments than open kinetic chain PTs.
Balance is one of the important factors determining sportive performance. It provides neuromuscular control by integrating central nervous system stimuli from the environment to maintain postural control on unstable surfaces during sports activities. Soccer is often played on unstable surfaces (e.g., jumping on grass, kicking the ball while being blocked by an opponent), and the factors affecting players' balance are greater than in other sports. This suggests that soccer players need to have a more dynamic balance compared to other athletes.
The core is the power center of the body with the abdominal muscles on the front, paraspinal and gluteal muscles on the back, diaphragm on the roof, oblique abdominal muscles on the sides, and pelvic ring on the floor. The core acts as a muscular corset to stabilize the trunk with or without limb movement. Core stability enhances effective control of the trunk and stabilization of posture and provides a fundamental basis for force generation and transmission between the upper and lower extremities.
The continuity of the kinetic chain is required for biomechanically and kinesiologically correct performance of upper extremity functions during daily life activities. The kinetic chain is a system that enables different body parts to produce and transfer power in coordination. The system creates minimal stress, maximal power generation and transfer in the kinetic chain, thus supporting the movement in the distal segments. In order to ensure minimal loss in power transfer between the extremities and trunk, trunk stabilization with a strong core is required.
Athletic performance can be assessed by functional, agility, speed and power tests involving the extremities or the whole body. According to the kinetic chain theory, a "break in the chain" can lead to a decrease in optimal force production and a decrease in performance [16]. The relationship between balance, strength and endurance parameters can provide a basis for the assessment of injury risks and the development of preventive programs. In the literature, it has been suggested that factors related to strength and functionality of the upper extremity may be related to endurance and performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between upper extremity performance, balance and core endurance in adolescent soccer players.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
- Keywords
- Upper Extremity Performance, Balance, Core Endurance, Soccer
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability TestDiagnostic test
Also called Upper Quarter Y Balance Test, Star Excursion Balance Test, Mcgill Core Endurance Test
All of these tests planned to be used in the study will be applied to adolescent amateur soccer players who meet the inclusion criteria.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Group | Experimental | All of the tests planned to be used in the study will be applied to adolescent amateur soccer players who meet the inclusion criteria. Receives: Diagnostic Test: Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
It is used to assess upper extremity strength, endurance and closed kinetic chain. The test is performed as follows: In the push-up position, the distance between the two hands is adjusted to 90 cm, then one hand is extended towards the other hand and the number of repetitions completed within 15 s is recorded. The test is repeated 3 times. A rest period of 45 s is allowed between tests to avoid fatigue caused by high intensity activity (1:3 activity/rest ratio).
Measured: through study completion, an average of 6 months.
Secondary outcomes (3)
Upper Quarter Y Balance Test
The assessment is started in the push-up position with both arms shoulder-width apart. Starting with the non-dominant hand, the maximum distance reached in the medial, inferolateral and superiolateral directions is recorded. To determine upper extremity length, the distance between C7 and the 3rd fingertip is measured in cm in the anatomical position with the shoulder joint in 90° abduction. In cases where the feet are off the ground during the tests, significant flexion of the hip occurs, load is transferred to the reaching arm and the elbow of the stable arm is flexed, the test is considered invalid and the test is restarted.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 6 months.
Star Excursion Balance Test
For the test setup, 4 1.5-meter tape measures are attached to the floor at a 45-degree angle. The athlete is asked to stand on one foot at the intersection point and extend the toe of the other foot in 8 directions (anterior, anterolateral, lateral, posterolateral, posterior, posteromedial, medial and anteromedial). Meanwhile, the person should not lose his/her balance and should not lift the heel of the foot on which he/she is standing off the ground.
Measured: through study completion, an average of 6 months.
Mcgill Core Endurance Test
McGill's trunk muscle endurance tests are used to assess core stability. Trunk flexor endurance test (TFET), trunk extensor endurance test (TEET), bilateral side bridge endurance tests (SBET).
Measured: through study completion, an average of 6 months.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Nov 2024
- Study start17 Apr 2024
- Primary completion18 Oct 2024
- Study completion18 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Biruni 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- In the study, quantitative evaluation tests will be conducted and numerical data will be obtained.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zeynep HOŞBAY, Biruni University
- Investigators
- Zeynep HOŞBAY, PHD, Study director, Biruni University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06671080
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- adolescent soccer players
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 16 Oct 2024
- Last updated
- 4 Nov 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Nov 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Upper Extremity Performance, Balance and Core Endurance in Adolescent Soccer Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06671080
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- adolescent soccer players
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Upper Extremity Performance, Balance, Core Endurance, Soccer
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 18 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 18 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Nov 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.
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world with a large number of players under the age of 18. High physical demands, frequent changes in exercise intensity and a large number of movement profiles require optimal physical capacity for both adult and child players in soccer.
Physical Performance Tests (PPT) are used to provide a detailed overview of functional status, to predict injury or to decide on return to sport. Physical performance is assessed using closed or open kinetic chain tests; however, in athletic populations, closed kinetic chain PTs may allow for more comprehensive assessments than open kinetic chain PTs.
The continuity of the kinetic chain is required for biomechanically and kinesiologically correct performance of upper extremity functions during daily life activities. The kinetic chain is a system that enables different body parts to produce and transfer power in coordination. The system creates minimal stress, maximal power generation and transfer in the kinetic chain, thus supporting the movement in the distal segments. In order to ensure minimal loss in power transfer between the extremities and trunk, trunk stabilization with a strong core is required.
Athletic performance can be assessed by functional, agility, speed and power tests involving the extremities or the whole body. According to the kinetic chain theory, a "break in the chain" can lead to a decrease in optimal force production and a decrease in performance. The relationship between balance, strength and endurance parameters can provide a basis for the assessment of injury risks and the development of preventive programs. In the literature, it has been suggested that factors related to strength and functionality of the upper extremity may be related to endurance and performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between upper extremity performance, balance and core endurance in adolescent soccer players.
Detailed description
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world with a large number of players under the age of 18. High physical demands, frequent changes in exercise intensity and a large number of movement profiles require optimal physical capacity for both adult and child players in soccer.
Physical Performance Tests (PPT) are used to provide a detailed overview of functional status, to predict injury or to decide on return to sport. Physical performance is assessed using closed or open kinetic chain tests; however, in athletic populations, closed kinetic chain PTs may allow for more comprehensive assessments than open kinetic chain PTs.
Balance is one of the important factors determining sportive performance. It provides neuromuscular control by integrating central nervous system stimuli from the environment to maintain postural control on unstable surfaces during sports activities. Soccer is often played on unstable surfaces (e.g., jumping on grass, kicking the ball while being blocked by an opponent), and the factors affecting players' balance are greater than in other sports. This suggests that soccer players need to have a more dynamic balance compared to other athletes.
The core is the power center of the body with the abdominal muscles on the front, paraspinal and gluteal muscles on the back, diaphragm on the roof, oblique abdominal muscles on the sides, and pelvic ring on the floor. The core acts as a muscular corset to stabilize the trunk with or without limb movement. Core stability enhances effective control of the trunk and stabilization of posture and provides a fundamental basis for force generation and transmission between the upper and lower extremities.
The continuity of the kinetic chain is required for biomechanically and kinesiologically correct performance of upper extremity functions during daily life activities. The kinetic chain is a system that enables different body parts to produce and transfer power in coordination. The system creates minimal stress, maximal power generation and transfer in the kinetic chain, thus supporting the movement in the distal segments. In order to ensure minimal loss in power transfer between the extremities and trunk, trunk stabilization with a strong core is required.
Athletic performance can be assessed by functional, agility, speed and power tests involving the extremities or the whole body. According to the kinetic chain theory, a "break in the chain" can lead to a decrease in optimal force production and a decrease in performance [16]. The relationship between balance, strength and endurance parameters can provide a basis for the assessment of injury risks and the development of preventive programs. In the literature, it has been suggested that factors related to strength and functionality of the upper extremity may be related to endurance and performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between upper extremity performance, balance and core endurance in adolescent soccer players.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- In the study, quantitative evaluation tests will be conducted and numerical data will be obtained.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Group | Experimental | Diagnostic Test: Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability TestAll of the tests planned to be used in the study will be applied to adolescent amateur soccer players who meet the inclusion criteria. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 16 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Athletes between the ages of 13-16
- Be actively playing amateur football for at least 1 year in any football team
- Playing soccer regularly for 60 minutes at least 3 days a week
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- A shoulder problem in the last three months,
- He plays in the goalkeeper position,
- Not having any disease (cardiac, orthopedic or neurological) that may prevent participation in the study,
- Having circulatory problems such as varicose veins,
- Surgical history in the last 6 months,
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability TestAlso: Upper Quarter Y Balance Test, Star Excursion Balance Test, Mcgill Core Endurance TestAll of these tests planned to be used in the study will be applied to adolescent amateur soccer players who meet the inclusion criteria. | Diagnostic test | Assessment Group |
Primary outcome
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months.
It is used to assess upper extremity strength, endurance and closed kinetic chain. The test is performed as follows: In the push-up position, the distance between the two hands is adjusted to 90 cm, then one hand is extended towards the other hand and the number of repetitions completed within 15 s is recorded. The test is repeated 3 times. A rest period of 45 s is allowed between tests to avoid fatigue caused by high intensity activity (1:3 activity/rest ratio).
3 secondary outcomes
Upper Quarter Y Balance Test
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months.
Star Excursion Balance Test
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months.
Mcgill Core Endurance Test
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months.
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 4 Nov 2024.
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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.
Zeynep HOŞBAY, PHD study director
Biruni 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 Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Biruni University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 8 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 4 Nov 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (time frame: through study completion, an average of 6 months.). 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 4 Nov 2024.