Could special cleats and warm-ups keep young soccer players safer?
NCT ID NCT06638346
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.
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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