Judo study: stronger core may boost throw power and balance in young athletes
NCT ID NCT07586020
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 20 young male judokas (ages 10-13) to see if core endurance is linked to explosive power and balance. Participants did tests like holding plank positions, throwing a medicine ball, and balancing on one leg. The goal was to understand how core strength might help judo performance, but this was only a small, observational study with no treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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10 to 13 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a male judoka aged between 10 and 13 years. * Having at least 2 years of regular judo training experience * Training at least 3 days per week regularly * Volunteering to participate in the study and providing parental informed consent * Being free from any physical injuries or health conditions that could interfere with physical performance testing Exclusion Criteria: * Having any acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries within the last 6 months * Having a history of surgery that affects physical movement or balance * Using any medication or supplements that could influence physical performance or balance during the testing period * Failure to complete all the required test protocols * Any neurological or vestibular disorders that affect static balance
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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epartment of Physical Education and Sport Teaching, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Inonu University,
Malatya, Malatya, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)
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