Jump or stretch? study tests best way to make football players faster and less tired
NCT ID NCT07458373
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether plyometric exercises (like jumping) or resistance band training better improve agility and reduce how hard exercise feels for recreational football players aged 18-25. Forty male players will follow a 6-week program, and their agility and perceived exertion will be measured before and after. The goal is to find a simple training method that helps players move quickly and feel less exhausted during games.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Plyometric exercises and resistance band training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple exercise programs improve agility and make football feel less tiring for recreational players.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all players. The exercises could cause muscle soreness or injury if not done correctly.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 25 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Population selected: Male recreational footballers. * Participants who were football players had been actively participating in football academies for more than 6 months. * Participants must be active and are in good health. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with any neurological and spinal impairments, cardiopulmonary diseases and musculoskeletal disorders. * Participants with history of any lower limb surgeries that affect lower limb function * Participants not regularly attending the training programs. * Participants with history of any lower limb fracture and ligament sprain.
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