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Soccer showdown: which training boosts performance best?

NCT ID NCT07331623

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 56 male soccer players aged 18-35 to see if moderate-intensity circuit training or moderate-intensity continuous training is better for improving heart rate recovery, aerobic fitness, power, and agility. Participants trained twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal is to help coaches choose the most effective training method for athletic performance.

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Active substance
Moderate-intensity circuit training and moderate-intensity continuous training
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could show which training method better improves cardiovascular fitness and agility in soccer players, helping coaches design more effective workouts.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The findings are about performance metrics, not a treatment for a disease.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

56 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male soccer players aged 18-35 years. * Players with at least two years of competitive soccer experience and are in practice season. * Players with a body mass index (BMI) within the range of 18.5 to 30 kg/m². * Availability to attend all training sessions and assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with medical conditions that contraindicate exercise. * Athletes currently involved in other Moderate-Intensity continuous training programs. * Presence of cardiovascular, neuromuscular, orthopedic, or neurologic conditions. * Individuals who have undergone any surgery in the past six months. * Those who do not provide written informed consent. * Players taking any nutritional supplements, drugs, nicotine and alcohol.

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Sports physical therapy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Model Town Sports club

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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