College Soccer PlayersNCT07742462
The Effects of Interval Sprint Training on Physical Performance and Competition Anxiety in College Soccer Players
A study testing repeated sprint training in people with College Soccer Players, run by Xiang Gao at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
To investigate the comprehensive effects of structured repeated sprint training (RST) on the multidimensional physical performance and competition-related anxiety of college soccer players. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 24 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- College Soccer Players
- What is being tested?
- repeated sprint training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 27 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 4 Nov 2024to 13 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 18 to 24 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 18-24 years;
- At least 3 years of systematic soccer training;
- No history of severe lower-limb sports injuries within the past 6 months (defined as injuries resulting in ≥4 weeks of training cessation);
- No participation in any form of repeated sprinting or high-intensity interval training programs during the 2 months prior to the study.
Who cannot join
- Presence of any cardiovascular, metabolic, or musculoskeletal conditions that may affect testing or training;
- Inability to guarantee attendance during the study period (expected number of absences > 2).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Interval Sprint Training on Physical Performance and Competition Anxiety in College Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial
To investigate the comprehensive effects of structured repeated sprint training (RST) on the multidimensional physical performance and competition-related anxiety of college soccer players.
- Conditions
- College Soccer Players
- Being tested
- repeated sprint training, Sham
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
repeated sprint trainingBehavioural
In Weeks 1-3, they completed 1 set of 8 × 30-meter straight-line sprints, with a 30-second rest after each sprint; in Weeks 4-6, the workload was increased to 2 sets of 8 × 30-meter sprints, with a 30-second rest between sprints within each set and a 3-minute rest between sets
ShamBehavioural
Sham
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: repeated sprint training |
| Control Group | Sham comparator | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Sham |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
20-meter straight-line sprint
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 posted3 Aug 2026
- Study start4 Nov 2024
- Primary completion13 Dec 2024
- Study completion13 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for College Soccer PlayersStudies 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
- 27 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Xiang Gao
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Xiang Gao, Guangzhou Sport University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07742462
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023LCLL-12
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 29 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Interval Sprint Training on Physical Performance and Competition Anxiety in College Soccer Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07742462
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2023LCLL-12
- Conditions
- College Soccer Players
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 27 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Xiang GaoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 13 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 13 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Aug 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.
To investigate the comprehensive effects of structured repeated sprint training (RST) on the multidimensional physical performance and competition-related anxiety of college soccer players.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Behavioral: repeated sprint training |
| Control Group | Sham comparator | Behavioral: Sham |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 24 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age 18-24 years;
- At least 3 years of systematic soccer training;
- No history of severe lower-limb sports injuries within the past 6 months (defined as injuries resulting in ≥4 weeks of training cessation);
- No participation in any form of repeated sprinting or high-intensity interval training programs during the 2 months prior to the study.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Presence of any cardiovascular, metabolic, or musculoskeletal conditions that may affect testing or training;
- Inability to guarantee attendance during the study period (expected number of absences > 2).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| repeated sprint trainingIn Weeks 1-3, they completed 1 set of 8 × 30-meter straight-line sprints, with a 30-second rest after each sprint; in Weeks 4-6, the workload was increased to 2 sets of 8 × 30-meter sprints, with a 30-second rest between sprints within each set and a 3-minute rest between sets | Behavioural | Experimental group |
| ShamSham | Behavioural | Control Group |
Primary outcome
20-meter straight-line sprint
Time frame: 6 weeks
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 3 Aug 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing repeated sprint training in people with College Soccer Players, run by Xiang Gao at 1 site in China.
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 4 inclusion and 2 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 3 Aug 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 China. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
20-meter straight-line sprint (time frame: 6 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 3 Aug 2026.