Which training boosts football performance? new study compares circuit vs complex workouts
NCT ID NCT07440693
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two types of exercise programs—circuit training and complex training—to see which better improves agility, power, and core strength in football players. Thirty-six players aged 18 to 26 with at least two years of experience took part. The goal is to help athletes and coaches pick the most effective training method.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- circuit training and complex training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help coaches choose better training methods to improve football players' agility, power, and core strength.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. It compares two exercise programs, not a medical treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 26 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age group between 18 to 26 years. * Both males and females. * At least 2 years of experience in competitive football * Regular participation in football training, at least 2 days per week. * Should be free from significant injuries in the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic conditions (e.g., joint issues, cardiovascular diseases, history of severe neurological deficit) * Any recent core or back injuries (low back pain) within the past 6 months. * History of any fracture or trauma * Having any neurological disease * Any chronic musculoskeletal disorder * Any systemic illnesses
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Model Town Sports club
Lahore, 54782, Pakistan
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