Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Women only

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
SexWomen only
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Institute of Maia
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Maia, Porto District)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 29, 2025
Main results expectedApril 11, 2025
Study endsApril 28, 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 29, 2025
Trial IDNCT06800079 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

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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

  • University of Maia
    Maia, Porto District, Portugal
    Recruiting

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