AgilityNCT07284706
Warm-Up Phases and Neuromuscular Performance
A study testing three warming phases of the muscle in people with Agility and Balance, run by Necmettin Erbakan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of different muscle warm-up phases on knee joint proprioception, vertical jump, agility, and balance in professional youth soccer players. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 14 to 17 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- What is being tested?
- three warming phases of the muscle
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 May 2024to 2 Dec 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 14 to 17 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Inclusion Criteria:The study included young athletes with at least 3 years of club-level football experience who trained at least 5 days a week for 90 minutes -
Exclusion Criteria:Individuals with knee pain or a history of knee joint surgery were excluded from this study.
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Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Nezahat Keleşoğlu Faculty of Health Sciences
Konya, Konya, 40336
About this study
Official title: Effects of Muscle Warm-Up Phases on Proprioception, Vertical Jump, Agility, and Balance in Professional Youth Soccer Players: A Randomized Study
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of different muscle warm-up phases on knee joint proprioception, vertical jump, agility, and balance in professional youth soccer players.
Methods: Twenty-five professional youth football players under 18 were assessed during muscle rest, warm-up, and fatigue phases using tests measuring knee proprioception, dynamic balance, explosive power, and agility.
Read the detailed description
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to investigate how different phases of muscle warm-up affect knee joint proprioception, vertical jump performance, agility, and dynamic balance in professional youth soccer players. Understanding these effects is critical for optimizing warm-up protocols to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk in this population.
Methods:
Twenty-five male professional youth football players under the age of 18 (mean age 16.5 ± 1.2 years) were randomly selected for this study. Each participant underwent assessments during three distinct muscle states: resting, after warm-up, and post-training fatigue. Knee joint proprioception was evaluated at a 30° angle using a digital inclinometer to measure joint position sense accuracy. Dynamic balance was assessed through the Y-balance test in three directions: anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral. Explosive power was measured using the Sargent vertical jump test, while agility was tested with the T-test. All measurements were performed in each muscle condition to compare performance across the different warm-up phases.
- Conditions
- Agility, Balance, Warm-up, Proprioception
- Being tested
- three warming phases of the muscle
- Keywords
- Agility, Balance, Muscle Warm-up, Proprioception, Vertical jump
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
three warming phases of the muscleOther
All assessments will be measured in three warming phases of the muscle. The first phase is the Rest state (Cold state), which is the phase before the training begins. In this phase, the athlete has not warmed up. The second phase is the "Warming state," where the athlete has started the training and has warmed up for 20 minutes. The third phase is the "Post-Training Phase," which occurs 10 minutes after the completion of a 90-minute training session. Measurements will be taken for all three phases.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Program | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: three warming phases of the muscle |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Proprioception Test
Knee joint proprioception was assessed using a Baseline Digital Inclinometer (Fabrication Enterprises Inc., USA). Active joint position sense (JPS) of the dominant knee was measured with this device. Participants were seated in a 90° hip and knee flexion position. Initially, the researcher passively positioned the participant's knee at 30° of flexion with eyes open, instructing the participant to memorize the angle. The participant was then asked to close their eyes and actively replicate the target position. The angular deviation from the target was recorded as the proprioceptive error. This procedure was repeated three times, and the mean error was used for analysis .
Measured: It was measured separately in all three phases of exercise. Baseline (resting phase), immediately after the warm-up phase, and immediately after the fatigue phase.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Sargent Vertical Jump Test
The Sargent Jump Test (SJT) was used to evaluate the explosive power of the lower extremities. Participants stood side-on to a wall and extended their dominant arm upward to mark their maximum reach height while standing flat-footed. This point was recorded as the baseline. From a standing position, participants performed a maximal vertical jump and touched the wall at the peak of their jump. The difference between the jump reach and the standing reach height was calculated and recorded as the jump height. Three trials were conducted, and the highest value was used for analysis. A higher score indicates better performance .
Measured: It was measured separately in all three phases of exercise.Baseline (resting phase), immediately after the warm-up phase, and immediately after the fatigue phase.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Dec 2025
- Study start1 May 2024
- Primary completion1 Dec 2024
- Study completion2 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for AgilityStudies 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
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- The study included young athletes with at least 3 years of club-level football experience who trained at least 5 days a week for 90 minutes.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Neslihan Altuntas Yilmaz, Necmettin Erbakan University
- Investigators
- Neslihan Altuntaş YILMAZ, Assistant Professor, Principal investigator, Necmettin Erbakan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07284706
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NEU-PT2025-02
- Other IDs
- Necmettin Erbakan University
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 27 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 16 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The primary reasons why Individual Participant Data (IPD) cannot or may not be shared stem from Ethical Review Board (IRB/IEC) decisions and legal obligations regarding participant privacy.
Publications
12. Davis DS, Briscoe DA, Markowski CT, Saville SE, Taylor CJ. Physical characteristics that predict vertical jump performance in recreational male athletes. Phys Ther Sport. 2003;4(4):167-74
Yilmaz NA, Dogan MT. Effects of muscle warm-up phases on proprioception, vertical jump, agility, and balance in elite adolescent soccer players: a repeated-measures experimental study. Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2026 Jul 27. doi: 10.1515/ijamh-2026-0007. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42497012
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Muscle Warm-Up Phases on Proprioception, Vertical Jump, Agility, and Balance in Professional Youth Soccer Players: A Randomized Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07284706
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NEU-PT2025-02
- Conditions
- Agility, Balance, Warm-up, Proprioception
- Keywords
- Agility, Balance, Muscle Warm-up, Proprioception, Vertical jump
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 2 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Dec 2025 (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.
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of different muscle warm-up phases on knee joint proprioception, vertical jump, agility, and balance in professional youth soccer players.
Methods: Twenty-five professional youth football players under 18 were assessed during muscle rest, warm-up, and fatigue phases using tests measuring knee proprioception, dynamic balance, explosive power, and agility.
Detailed description
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to investigate how different phases of muscle warm-up affect knee joint proprioception, vertical jump performance, agility, and dynamic balance in professional youth soccer players. Understanding these effects is critical for optimizing warm-up protocols to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk in this population.
Methods:
Twenty-five male professional youth football players under the age of 18 (mean age 16.5 ± 1.2 years) were randomly selected for this study. Each participant underwent assessments during three distinct muscle states: resting, after warm-up, and post-training fatigue. Knee joint proprioception was evaluated at a 30° angle using a digital inclinometer to measure joint position sense accuracy. Dynamic balance was assessed through the Y-balance test in three directions: anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral. Explosive power was measured using the Sargent vertical jump test, while agility was tested with the T-test. All measurements were performed in each muscle condition to compare performance across the different warm-up phases.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- The study included young athletes with at least 3 years of club-level football experience who trained at least 5 days a week for 90 minutes.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Program | Experimental | Other: three warming phases of the muscle |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 14 to 17 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
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 |
|---|---|---|
| three warming phases of the muscleAll assessments will be measured in three warming phases of the muscle. The first phase is the Rest state (Cold state), which is the phase before the training begins. In this phase, the athlete has not warmed up. The second phase is the "Warming state," where the athlete has started the training and has warmed up for 20 minutes. The third phase is the "Post-Training Phase," which occurs 10 minutes after the completion of a 90-minute training session. Measurements will be taken for all three phases. | Other | Exercise Program |
Primary outcome
Proprioception Test
Time frame: It was measured separately in all three phases of exercise. Baseline (resting phase), immediately after the warm-up phase, and immediately after the fatigue phase.
Knee joint proprioception was assessed using a Baseline Digital Inclinometer (Fabrication Enterprises Inc., USA). Active joint position sense (JPS) of the dominant knee was measured with this device. Participants were seated in a 90° hip and knee flexion position. Initially, the researcher passively positioned the participant's knee at 30° of flexion with eyes open, instructing the participant to memorize the angle. The participant was then asked to close their eyes and actively replicate the target position. The angular deviation from the target was recorded as the proprioceptive error. This procedure was repeated three times, and the mean error was used for analysis .
1 secondary outcome
Sargent Vertical Jump Test
Time frame: It was measured separately in all three phases of exercise.Baseline (resting phase), immediately after the warm-up phase, and immediately after the fatigue phase.
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 16 Dec 2025.
- Background12. Davis DS, Briscoe DA, Markowski CT, Saville SE, Taylor CJ. Physical characteristics that predict vertical jump performance in recreational male athletes. Phys Ther Sport. 2003;4(4):167-74
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42497012Yilmaz NA, Dogan MT. Effects of muscle warm-up phases on proprioception, vertical jump, agility, and balance in elite adolescent soccer players: a repeated-measures experimental study. Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2026 Jul 27. doi: 10.1515/ijamh-2026-0007. Online ahead of print.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The primary reasons why Individual Participant Data (IPD) cannot or may not be shared stem from Ethical Review Board (IRB/IEC) decisions and legal obligations regarding participant privacy.
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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.
Neslihan Altuntaş YILMAZ, Assistant Professor principal investigator
Necmettin Erbakan 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 three warming phases of the muscle in people with Agility and Balance, run by Necmettin Erbakan 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?
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 16 Dec 2025. 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?
Proprioception Test (time frame: It was measured separately in all three phases of exercise. Baseline (resting phase), immediately after the warm-up phase, and immediately after the fatigue phase.). 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 NCT07284706, which also lists 2 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 16 Dec 2025.