Effects of elastic band training on knee strength in female football players
Official title: The Influence of Elastic Band Resistance Training on Knee Joint Muscle Strength and Performance-Related Parameters in Female Football Players: a Comparison of Three Development Phases
Run by University Institute of Maia · NCT06800079 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if an 8-week elastic band training program can improve knee strength in female football players of different age groups.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Institute of Maia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Maia, Porto District) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 29, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 11, 2025 |
| Study ends | April 28, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 29, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06800079 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are female football players aged U15, U19, or Senior level who are part of a competitive football club.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not play football or are not part of a competitive football club may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the impact of an 8-week elastic band resistance training program on physical performance in female football players across U15, U19, and Senior levels. Participants will engage in bi-weekly training sessions lasting 20 minutes, focusing on six specific exercises. The study will assess various physical performance parameters before and after the intervention to determine the effectiveness of the training. Randomization will assign participants to either an experimental group, which undergoes the training, or a control group, which only participates in assessments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training program could enhance knee strength and overall physical performance in female football players.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with resistance training in improving athletic performance, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * belong to the U-15, U-19 or Senior level of a women's football (soccer) club; * be apart of a football championship (district or national)
Where it's running
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University of Maia
Maia, Porto District, Portugal Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.