Soccer study: does playing more preseason friendlies boost or bust performance?

NCT ID NCT07170930

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tracks 24 male soccer players through preseason to see how different amounts of friendly match play affect their fitness, muscle damage, and inflammation. Players are split into groups based on how much they play in 8 friendly games. Researchers measure things like jump height, sprint time, blood markers, and muscle stress. The goal is to understand how to best prepare players for the season.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

    Athens, Daphni, 17237, Greece