Core strength training for amateur soccer players
The Effect of Core Muscle Strengthening Training on Performance in Soccer Players
This program will test whether adding core strength training to regular workouts improves jumping, agility, speed, balance, and shooting speed in amateur soccer players aged 18–35.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karabuk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karabük) |
| Trial ID | NCT07577362 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The core muscles around the torso help stabilize the body and often activate before limb movements, so strengthening them may support athletic performance and injury prevention. In this study, licensed amateur football players will be divided into a group that receives additional core strength training alongside their routine training and a control group that continues routine training alone. Performance measures such as jump height, agility, sprint speed, balance, and shot speed will be measured before and after the intervention. The trial is conducted at Karabük University and enrolls Turkish-speaking players who meet the listed eligibility criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are licensed amateur football players aged 18–35 who can communicate in Turkish, are willing to participate in the training, and do not have disqualifying medical conditions or recent lower-extremity surgery.
Not a fit: Players older than 35, with BMI ≥30, recent lower-extremity surgery, or active cardiac, musculoskeletal, vestibular, or neurological problems are unlikely to be eligible or to gain benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding a structured core training program could improve key performance measures and help prevent injuries for amateur soccer players.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have suggested that core training can improve performance and reduce injury risk, but methods and results vary and standardized conclusions are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18-35 years old * Being able to communicate in Turkish * Willing to participate in the training. * Being a licensed football player Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index of 30 kg/m² or higher * History of lower extremity surgery in the last 6 months * Cardiac, musculoskeletal, vestibular, and neurological problems
Where this trial is running
Karabük
- Karabuk University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center — Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Musa Güneş, PhD — Karabuk University
- Study coordinator: Musa Güneş, PhD
- Email: musagunes@karabuk.edu.tr
- Phone: 03704789081
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.