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Can smarter strength training make young footballers faster and more powerful?

NCT ID NCT07802028

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Uludag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether velocity-based strength training, which adjusts weights based on movement speed, improves sprint, jump, and endurance more than traditional percentage-based training in young football players. About 58 male players aged 16 to 18 with at least five years of competitive experience will follow a six-week program, three days a week, either using velocity-based methods or traditional ones. Researchers will measure changes in vertical jump, 20-meter sprint, and aerobic capacity before and after the program to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Velocity-based strength training (squat and bench press) compared with traditional percentage-based strength training
What this could lead to
If velocity-based training proves superior, it could give coaches a more effective way to improve sprint, jump, and endurance in young athletes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in a specific group of male youth players, so results may not apply to other athletes or ages. The training effect could also be similar between methods.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

58 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2022

Finished

Oct 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 18 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Male football players aged 16-18 years * Minimum of five years of licensed competitive football experience * At least three years of structured strength-training experience * No prior experience with velocity-based training (VBT) * Free from musculoskeletal injury within the previous six months * Willingness to comply with all study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria * Previous participation in a VBT program * Any musculoskeletal injury within the previous six months * Use of medications or stimulants that may affect physical performance * Failure to complete baseline testing or intervention procedures * Presence of cardiovascular, neurological, or metabolic disorders that could interfere with study participation

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Exercise (EX) Soccer performance Strength training effects

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Spor Sciences

    Bursa, NİLÜFER, 16120, Turkey (Türkiye)

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