Combining FIFA 11+ and change of direction training for soccer players

The Combined FIFA 11+ and Change of Direction Training on Knee Valgus Angle During Cutting in Male Soccer Players

NA · Mahidol University · NCT06262087

This study tests if adding change of direction training to the FIFA 11+ program can help soccer players improve their knee movement and reduce the risk of knee injuries.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 35 Years
SexMale
SponsorMahidol University (other)
Locations1 site (Phnom Penh)
Trial IDNCT06262087 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of integrating change of direction (COD) training with the FIFA 11+ program on lower extremity performance in soccer players. The focus is on assessing the knee valgus angle during cutting movements, which is a known risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament injuries. By adding COD training, the study aims to reduce the peak knee valgus angle immediately after the intervention. The participants will be soccer players who meet specific eligibility criteria.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are soccer players without a history of serious injuries or current musculoskeletal issues.

Not a fit: Patients with previous serious injuries, surgeries, or current musculoskeletal injuries may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance injury prevention strategies for soccer players by improving lower extremity performance.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using similar training approaches to improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Soccer players

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having experience of serious injury such as, ACL injury and chronic ankle instability
* Having experience of lower limb surgery such as, bone fracture, tendon rupture, or ligament rupture
* Having current musculoskeletal injuries such as, muscle sprain
* Attending other prevention program or similar study especially on lower extremity
* Soccer player who are unable to perform level 3 of part 2 of the FIFA 11+ prevention program

Where this trial is running

Phnom Penh

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.