French Contrast Training vs Oregon Circuit Training for Explosive Power in Competitive Football Players
Official title: Comparative Effects of French Contrast Training and Oregon Circuit Training on Explosive Strength, Power and Agility in Competitive Football Players
Run by Superior University · NCT07865702 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether French Contrast Training or Oregon Circuit Training better improves explosive power, leg strength, and agility in competitive football players aged 16–25.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Superior University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 26, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 26, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07865702 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are active competitive or professional football players aged 16–25 with at least 2 years of strength-training experience and no recent lower-limb injuries.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants with current injury, medical restrictions to exercise, or those outside the age range may not benefit from the training protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized, two-arm study compares French Contrast Training with Oregon Circuit Training over 8 weeks in competitive football players. Participants train three times per week for about 45 minutes per session, with outcomes measured at baseline and after the intervention. Primary outcomes include vertical jump height, squat 1-repetition max, and agility via the Agility T-test. The study recruits 26 players from Fame Football Club in Lahore, Pakistan, and randomizes them 1:1 to either training program. Both interventions follow the FITT principle and emphasize progressive loading and recovery within structured sessions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the more effective training approach could help players develop greater explosive power and agility for on-field performance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in plyometric and functional training suggests that structured power training can enhance sprinting and jumping performance, though direct comparisons between French Contrast and Oregon Circuit training in football are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 16 to 25 years. * Active competitive or professional football player. * At least 2 years of consistent strength-training experience. * No lower-limb injury during the previous 3 months. * Willing and able to participate in the training and assessment schedule. * Written informed consent; parental or guardian consent for participants under 18 years, as applicable. Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent physical injury or musculoskeletal problem that limits safe participation. * Health problem or medical restriction that prevents participation in exercise training. * Outside the eligible age range. * Unwilling to participate or, for minors, absence of required parental or guardian consent.
Where it's running
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Fame Football Club, Model Town
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aliza Iqbal — Superior University
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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.