Could special cleats and warm-ups keep young soccer players safer?

NCT ID NCT06638346

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: McGill University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a shortened FIFA 11+ warm-up program and female-specific soccer cleats change movement patterns linked to injury during cutting (sudden direction changes). Sixty-four healthy youth soccer players aged 13-17 took part. The warm-up part compared the FIFA 11+ program to a standard warm-up over 3 months. The footwear part compared female-specific cleats to unisex cleats in female players. The goal is to find ways to reduce common soccer injuries.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Shortened FIFA 11+ warm-up program and female-specific soccer cleats
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better injury prevention strategies and footwear designs tailored to young soccer players, reducing common injuries like ACL tears.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study in healthy youth players, so results may not apply to other ages, skill levels, or real-game conditions. The outcomes are movement patterns, not actual injury rates.

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McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, H4A 1J6, Canada

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