Effects of elastic band training on female football players' performance
Evaluating the Effects of Elastic Bands Resistance Training on Performance Parameters in Female Football Players: A Pilot Study
This study tests if a 6-week elastic band training program can help improve the performance of adult female football players in Portugal.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University Institute of Maia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Maia, Porto District) |
| Trial ID | NCT06648616 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the impact of a 6-week elastic band resistance training program on physical performance parameters in adult female football players. Participants will engage in bi-weekly training sessions integrated into their regular in-season training. The study aims to determine if this specific training method can enhance various components of athletic performance among women in football leagues in Portugal.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult women over 18 years old who play at the senior level in amateur or professional Portuguese women's football leagues.
Not a fit: Patients who do not play football or are not involved in competitive sports may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training program could significantly improve the physical performance of female football players.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies on resistance training exist, this specific approach using elastic bands in female football has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * be over 18 years of age; * belong in the senior level of an amateur or professional women´s football club; * play in one of the three Portuguese national women´s football leagues.
Where this trial is running
Maia, Porto District
- University of Maia — Maia, Porto District, Portugal (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Henrique Sousa, MSc
- Email: hsousa.dcd@umaia.pt
- Phone: +351934551303
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.