Can unstable core training paddle kayakers to greater power?
NCT ID NCT07742267
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two types of unstable core training—static and dynamic—to see which better improves balance, trunk muscle strength, and paddling performance in young male sprint kayakers. Twenty-four athletes aged 14 to 22 will train three times a week for 12 weeks, with their balance, strength, and stroke power measured before and after. The goal is to find out if one training style offers a clear advantage for kayaking performance.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Static and dynamic unstable core training exercises (e.g., planks on BOSU balls, Swiss ball crunches)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the most effective core training method to boost balance, trunk strength, and paddling power for sprint kayakers.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small (24 participants) and specific to young male kayakers, so results may not apply broadly. It also doesn't measure real-world race outcomes directly.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2023
- 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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14 to 22 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Young male kayakers specializing in the men's K-1 200m flatwater sprint event * Age between 14 and 22 years * Minimum 1 year of systematic kayaking specific training * No history of surgery, chronic health problems or chronic injuries * No prior systematic unstable core training (UCT) Exclusion Criteria: * Recent sport-related injuries or ongoing health problems * Current participation in any unstable core training (UCT) programme
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jiangxi training base
Yingtan, Jiangxi, 335000, China
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