Sprint training may sharpen soccer skills and calm nerves
NCT ID NCT07742462
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a structured program of repeated short sprints can boost physical performance and ease competition-related anxiety in college soccer players. About 27 players aged 18-24 with at least three years of training will be randomly assigned to either the sprint program or a sham routine. Over six weeks, the sprint workload increases, and researchers measure changes in sprint speed and anxiety levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- repeated sprint training (a structured program of short, high-intensity sprints with rest periods)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training method could become a standard approach to improve both physical performance and mental readiness in competitive athletes.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small (27 participants) and early, so results may not apply broadly. High-intensity sprinting carries a risk of injury, and the sham comparison may not fully mask the training effect.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Guangzhou Sport University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China