Can a simple plank boost soccer Players' power?
NCT ID NCT07695155
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study investigates whether a 4-week Copenhagen Plank exercise program can improve hip adductor strength and vertical jump height in female soccer players. Participants, aged 18 to 35 and free from recent lower limb injuries, will perform the exercise twice weekly alongside their regular training. The results will show if this targeted exercise enhances key performance metrics.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Copenhagen Plank exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple exercise could help female soccer players improve hip strength and jumping performance, potentially reducing injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 25 participants. Results may not apply to all athletes, and the exercise may not produce lasting benefits beyond the 4-week period.
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Study facts
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- 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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25 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2022
- Finished
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May 2023
- 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 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Active federated player, age between 18 and 35 years * Absence of lower limb injuries in the 6 months prior to the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MURCIA
Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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