Clinical trials: SOCCER
Injury of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Effect of the FIFA 11+ Injury Prevention Program on Performance & Movement Control in Young Female Athletes
In response to high injury rates in soccer, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) developed an injury prevention program called the "11+".
- Trial name
- NCT02422771
- Testing
- FIFA 11+ warm-up
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Skill Performance, Soccer Performance
Impact of Coffeeberry Extract on Skill Performance During Simulated Match Play in Academy Football Players
This study of soccer skill performance has three objectives: 1. Compare effects of coffeeberry (300mg) and placebo ingestion on dribbling speed and precision, passing speed and accuracy, and sprint speed during a full simulated…
- Conditions
- Skill Performance, Soccer Performance, Coffeeberry Effects
- Trial name
- NCT05547204
- Testing
- Beverage
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Football Players
Comparative Effects of Repeated Sprint Training and Small-Sided Games on Cardiopulmonary Threshold Responses in Football Players
This study aimed to compare the effects of sprint interval training (SIT) and small-sided games (SSG) on cardiopulmonary threshold responses in football players.
- Trial name
- RST-SSG-CPET (NCT07622511)
- Testing
- Repeated Sprint Training, Small-Sided Games, Control
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
Cardiac Dysfunction, Neurocognitive Disease
Football Players Health Study In Person Assessments Study
The aim of the Football Players Health Study (FPHS) is to advance the understanding of the complex and inter-related pathways that can develop into player related illness and disability.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Dysfunction, Neurocognitive Disease, Chronic Pain, Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- IPA (NCT03866564)
- Testing
- Echocardiography, Neuropsychological Testing, Quantitative Sensory Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Respiratory Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength
Respiratory Function and Athletic Performance in Professional Soccer Players
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the relationship between respiratory function and multidimensional athletic performance parameters in professional soccer players.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, Athletic Performance, Reaction Time
- Trial name
- NCT07617116
- Testing
- Respiratory and Athletic Performance Assessments
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Subconcussive Head Impact, Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Subconcussive Head Impacts
The purpose of the proposed double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial is to understand how supplementation with fish oil [docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)] promote brain health against soccer…
- Trial name
- NCT06736925
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA plus DHA), Organic soybean oil, Soccer Heading Model
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 208 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Skeletal Muscle Damage
Recovery Kinetics Following Change of Direction Training
This study aims at investigating the recovery kinetics of skeletal muscle damage, neuromuscular fatigue and performance following a single change of direction (COD) training session in competitive soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT04795232
- Testing
- COD45, COD90
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Musculoskeletal, Fatigability
Influence of Core Training on Fatigue, Balance and Performance in Adolescent Football Players
Background: Adolescent football players are exposed to high physical and psychological demands due to intensive training, frequent matches, travel, and limited recovery time.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal, Fatigability, Core Muscle Weakness, Balance Changes
- Trial name
- NCT07560319
- Testing
- Core Training Group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Football (Soccer) Sprint Performance
Reliability and Concordance of 15-metre (15-m) Sprint Performance on Sand and Firm Surfaces
This observational repeated-measures methodological study evaluated the reliability and agreement of a 15-m linear sprint test performed on sand and firm surfaces in male beach-sport athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT07638475
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Vicosa
Groin Injury
Copenhagen Adduction Exercise Vs an Adductor Squeeze Exercise
The study aims to compare the effects of two different adduction exercises on adduction strength. Young male football players will be individually randomized to perform one of these exercises in addition to their normal training.
- Trial name
- NCT04508192
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aspetar
Cerebral Palsy
Soccer Play in Children With Cerebral Palsy
1. To figure out the effect of soccer play (once a week for 8 weeks) on pulmonary function in children with cerebral palsy 2. To find out if the leisure activity (soccer) increase the quality of life, motor function, gait…
- Trial name
- NCT03616080
- Testing
- soccer play program
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
Young Football Players, Ankle Sprain Prevention
Comparison Interventions on Kinetic and Kinematic Parameters
Currently, it is difficult to find studies in the literature comparing proprioception exercises with the effect of manual therapy on improving balance, and in the long run it may translate into improved activity, functionality…
- Trial name
- Balance (NCT07326475)
- Testing
- Manual therapy, Exercise
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk
Athletes, Soccer
Relationship of Anthropometric Profile and Fitness Indicators With Sports Performance of Elite Mexican National Team Soccer Players
Relating Anthropometric Profile to Fitness and Sports Performance in Mexican National Team Soccer Players
- Trial name
- ANTHROPERFORMX (NCT06941064)
- Testing
- Anthropometric and sports performance assessment
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Iberoamerican Institute of Sports Science and Human Movement
Eccentric Hip Adduction Strength
The Copenhagen Adductor Exercise Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a 6-week intervention, using the Copenhagen adductor exercise, on adductor muscle strength in sub-elite male footballers.
- Trial name
- NCT03684200
- Testing
- Copenhagen adductor exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bath
Healthy, Healthy Adult Male
AI-Based Hamstring Injury Risk Analysis and Effects of the FUNBALL Program
This study investigates hamstring injury risk in football players using artificial intelligence-based motion analysis (OpenPose) and evaluates the effects of a targeted exercise intervention (FUNBALL).
- Trial name
- NCT07650006
- Testing
- FUNBALL Prevention Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Alzheimer Disease
The DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project-II
Each year, millions of people are exposed to repetitive head impacts (RHI) through contact sports. RHI can result in concussions and asymptomatic non-concussions to confer risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias…
- Conditions
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), Brain Injuries, Traumatic
- Trial name
- NCT06860828
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Muscle Development
Photobiomodulation On Muscle Recovery In Professional Soccer Players
Background: Photobiomodulation with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been widely used in clinical practice for diverse purposes, such as modulation of the inflammatory process, acceleration of the tissue repair process, pain…
- Trial name
- NCT03416998
- Testing
- phototherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Groin Injuries
The Effect of the Copenhagen Adduction Exercise on Groin Injuries Rate Among Soccer Players.
The effect of the Copenhagen Adduction Exercise on groin injuries rate among soccer players The Copenhagen adduction exercise is a body-weight exercise which mainly works the groin and hip Adductors.
- Trial name
- NCT04673903
- Testing
- Copenhagen adduction exercise, Usual warm up
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Athletic Performance, Postural Balance
Effect of an 8-Week Core Exercise Program on Jumping and Balance in Recreational Soccer Players Aged 14-16 Years
This randomized controlled trial examines the effect of an 8-week core exercise program on jumping and balance performance in recreational male soccer players aged 14 to 16 years.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Postural Balance, Jumping Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07870083
- Testing
- Core Exercise Program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ahmet Talha Öztürk
Athletic Performance, Muscle Strength
Different Drop Height Plyometric Training in Soccer Players
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine the effects of different drop height plyometric training protocols on lower limb explosive strength, anaerobic power, and change of direction (COD) performance in soccer players.
- Trial name
- NCT07484425
- Testing
- Experimental Group 1, Experimental Group 2, Experimental Group 3
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University