Core strength may shield Athletes' knees from injury
NCT ID NCT07499973
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether an 8-week core stabilization training program can improve abdominal strength and knee stability in physically active women aged 18 to 35. Participants will do exercises like planks and hamstring work, and their performance will be measured with motion-capture technology. The goal is to find a way to prevent knee injuries in young female athletes.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 35 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants * Age between 18 and 35 years * Performing regular physical activity ≥ 6 hours per week. * Able to complete all assessment procedures (Prone Bridge Test, Lateral Squat Down, Y-Balance Test, Drop Vertical Jump). * Willing to comply with the 8-week study procedures (training program or control condition) Exclusion Criteria: * Current musculoskeletal injury affecting the lower limbs, trunk, or spine * History of surgery in the lower limbs or spine in the past 12 months * Known neurological, cardiovascular, or systemic conditions that may interfere with physical testing * Pregnancy * Participation in any structured core-strengthening program during the study period * Inability to abstain from core training if assigned to the control group
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Locations
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Universidad Europea de Madrid
RECRUITINGVillaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, 28670, Spain
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