Sports Physical TherapyNCT07440693
Comparative Affects of Circuit Training and Complex Training on Agility, Power and Core Strength.
A study testing Moderate intensity Circuit training and Moderate intensity Complex training in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Comparative Affects of Circuit Training and Complex Training on Agility, Power and Core Strength. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 26 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Moderate intensity Circuit training and Moderate intensity Complex training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 4 Oct 2025to 25 Dec 2025
- 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 26 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age group between 18 to 26 years.
- Both males and females.
- At least 2 years of experience in competitive football
- Regular participation in football training, at least 2 days per week.
- Should be free from significant injuries in the last 6 months
Who cannot join
- Chronic conditions (e.g., joint issues, cardiovascular diseases, history of severe neurological deficit)
- Any recent core or back injuries (low back pain) within the past 6 months.
- History of any fracture or trauma
- Having any neurological disease
- Any chronic musculoskeletal disorder
- Any systemic illnesses
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparative Affects of Circuit Training and Complex Training on Agility, Power and Core Strength in Football Players.
Comparative Affects of Circuit Training and Complex Training on Agility, Power and Core Strength.
Read the detailed description
Comparative Affects of Circuit Training and Complex Training on Agility, Power and Core Strength in Football Players.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Moderate intensity Circuit training, Moderate intensity Complex training
- Keywords
- Circuit Training, Complex Training, Agility, Power, Core Strength, Football Players
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Moderate intensity Circuit trainingOther
Group A will engage in a circuit training protocol designed to enhance agility, power, and core strength over six weeks. Each session will commence with a 5-minute general warm-up to increase heart rate, followed by a static stretching routine targeting major muscle groups such as the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves, with each stretch held for 15 to 20 seconds to improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury.
Moderate intensity Complex trainingOther
Group B will undergo complex training protocol aimed at enhancing agility, power, and core strength for six weeks. Each session starts with a 5-minute general warm-up, followed by a static stretching protocol to enhance muscle flexibility, covering key muscle groups like the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, with each stretch held for 15-20 seconds.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Group A | Experimental | Group A was administered Moderate-intensity Circuit Training protocol along with the baseline warm-up regime Receives: Other: Moderate intensity Circuit training |
| Experimental: Group B | Experimental | Group B was administered Moderate-intensity complex training protocol along with the baseline warm-up regime. Receives: Other: Moderate intensity Complex training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
5-JUMP-TEST (FOR AGILITY):
The 5-jump test is a simple physical assessment used to evaluate an individual's explosive power and agility, particularly in terms of lower body strength. It involves performing five consecutive horizontal jumps in a row, with
Measured: 6 weeks
T TEST AGILITY (FOR AGILITY)
The T-test for agility is a reliable and valid measure to assess an individual's quickness and directional change ability. To ensure reliability, the test should be administered multiple times (test-retest reliability) and checked for consistent scoring between trials, ideally resulting in an Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) above 0.75, which indicates good reliability. Additionally, inter-rater and intra-rater reliability should be examined if multiple evaluators are involved
Measured: 6 weeks
1 Repetition Maximum (1RM) Test (Planks)
The 1 Repetition Maximum (1RM) Test is commonly used to assess the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift for one complete repetition of an exercise.
However, when referring to planks, it typically isn't a traditional 1RM test since planks are a isometric exercise (where the body remains static rather than lifting weight). In the context of planks, the "1RM" concept could be adapted to measure how long a person can hold a plank position with correct form
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2026
- Study start4 Oct 2025
- Primary completion21 Nov 2025
- Study completion25 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Randomized Clinical Trial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Ammar Hameed, MS SPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International UniversityMaira Shaukat, DPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07440693
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/24/0478
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Cavaco B, Sousa N, Dos Reis VM, Garrido N, Saavedra F, Mendes R, Vilaca-Alves J. Short-term effects of complex training on agility with the ball, speed, efficiency of crossing and shooting in youth soccer players. J Hum Kinet. 2014 Nov 12;43:105-12. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2014-0095. eCollection 2014 Sep 29.
PubMed 25713650Paoli A, Pacelli QF, Moro T, Marcolin G, Neri M, Battaglia G, Sergi G, Bolzetta F, Bianco A. Effects of high-intensity circuit training, low-intensity circuit training and endurance training on blood pressure and lipoproteins in middle-aged overweight men. Lipids Health Dis. 2013 Sep 3;12:131. doi: 10.1186/1476-511X-12-131.
PubMed 24004639Belli G, Marini S, Mauro M, Maietta Latessa P, Toselli S. Effects of Eight-Week Circuit Training with Core Exercises on Performance in Adult Male Soccer Players. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ. 2022 Sep 1;12(9):1244-1256. doi: 10.3390/ejihpe12090086.
PubMed 36135224Chamari K, Chaouachi A, Hambli M, Kaouech F, Wisloff U, Castagna C. The five-jump test for distance as a field test to assess lower limb explosive power in soccer players. J Strength Cond Res. 2008 May;22(3):944-50. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31816a57c6.
PubMed 18438217
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Affects of Circuit Training and Complex Training on Agility, Power and Core Strength in Football Players.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07440693
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/24/0478
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Circuit Training, Complex Training, Agility, Power, Core Strength, Football Players
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 21 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2026 (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.
Comparative Affects of Circuit Training and Complex Training on Agility, Power and Core Strength.
Detailed description
Comparative Affects of Circuit Training and Complex Training on Agility, Power and Core Strength in Football Players.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomized Clinical Trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental: Group A | Experimental | Other: Moderate intensity Circuit trainingGroup A was administered Moderate-intensity Circuit Training protocol along with the baseline warm-up regime |
| Experimental: Group B | Experimental | Other: Moderate intensity Complex trainingGroup B was administered Moderate-intensity complex training protocol along with the baseline warm-up regime. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 26 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age group between 18 to 26 years.
- Both males and females.
- At least 2 years of experience in competitive football
- Regular participation in football training, at least 2 days per week.
- Should be free from significant injuries in the last 6 months
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Chronic conditions (e.g., joint issues, cardiovascular diseases, history of severe neurological deficit)
- Any recent core or back injuries (low back pain) within the past 6 months.
- History of any fracture or trauma
- Having any neurological disease
- Any chronic musculoskeletal disorder
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate intensity Circuit trainingGroup A will engage in a circuit training protocol designed to enhance agility, power, and core strength over six weeks. Each session will commence with a 5-minute general warm-up to increase heart rate, followed by a static stretching routine targeting major muscle groups such as the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves, with each stretch held for 15 to 20 seconds to improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injury. | Other | Experimental: Group A |
| Moderate intensity Complex trainingGroup B will undergo complex training protocol aimed at enhancing agility, power, and core strength for six weeks. Each session starts with a 5-minute general warm-up, followed by a static stretching protocol to enhance muscle flexibility, covering key muscle groups like the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves, with each stretch held for 15-20 seconds. | Other | Experimental: Group B |
Primary outcome
5-JUMP-TEST (FOR AGILITY):
Time frame: 6 weeks
The 5-jump test is a simple physical assessment used to evaluate an individual's explosive power and agility, particularly in terms of lower body strength. It involves performing five consecutive horizontal jumps in a row, with
T TEST AGILITY (FOR AGILITY)
Time frame: 6 weeks
The T-test for agility is a reliable and valid measure to assess an individual's quickness and directional change ability. To ensure reliability, the test should be administered multiple times (test-retest reliability) and checked for consistent scoring between trials, ideally resulting in an Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) above 0.75, which indicates good reliability. Additionally, inter-rater and intra-rater reliability should be examined if multiple evaluators are involved
1 Repetition Maximum (1RM) Test (Planks)
Time frame: 6 weeks
The 1 Repetition Maximum (1RM) Test is commonly used to assess the maximum amount of weight an individual can lift for one complete repetition of an exercise. However, when referring to planks, it typically isn't a traditional 1RM test since planks are a isometric exercise (where the body remains static rather than lifting weight). In the context of planks, the "1RM" concept could be adapted to measure how long a person can hold a plank position with correct form
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 27 Feb 2026.
- Background: PubMed 25713650Cavaco B, Sousa N, Dos Reis VM, Garrido N, Saavedra F, Mendes R, Vilaca-Alves J. Short-term effects of complex training on agility with the ball, speed, efficiency of crossing and shooting in youth soccer players. J Hum Kinet. 2014 Nov 12;43:105-12. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2014-0095. eCollection 2014 Sep 29.
- Background: PubMed 24004639Paoli A, Pacelli QF, Moro T, Marcolin G, Neri M, Battaglia G, Sergi G, Bolzetta F, Bianco A. Effects of high-intensity circuit training, low-intensity circuit training and endurance training on blood pressure and lipoproteins in middle-aged overweight men. Lipids Health Dis. 2013 Sep 3;12:131. doi: 10.1186/1476-511X-12-131.
- Background: PubMed 36135224Belli G, Marini S, Mauro M, Maietta Latessa P, Toselli S. Effects of Eight-Week Circuit Training with Core Exercises on Performance in Adult Male Soccer Players. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ. 2022 Sep 1;12(9):1244-1256. doi: 10.3390/ejihpe12090086.
- Background: PubMed 18438217Chamari K, Chaouachi A, Hambli M, Kaouech F, Wisloff U, Castagna C. The five-jump test for distance as a field test to assess lower limb explosive power in soccer players. J Strength Cond Res. 2008 May;22(3):944-50. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31816a57c6.
- 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.
Ammar Hameed, MS SPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
Maira Shaukat, 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 Moderate intensity Circuit training and Moderate intensity Complex training in people with Sports Physical Therapy, 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 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Feb 2026. 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?
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?
5-JUMP-TEST (FOR AGILITY): (time frame: 6 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 NCT07440693, which also lists 4 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 27 Feb 2026.