Soccer science: are we misreading Players' peak efforts?
NCT ID NCT07321496
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether the way we measure the most intense parts of a soccer match (like sprints) should be adjusted for each player's own ability. Researchers will track 50 top-level soccer players using GPS to compare standard measurements with personalized ones. The goal is to better understand fatigue and performance without changing how players train or play.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Male Soccer players competing at the highest national level, free from injuries during the period of data analysis.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Soccer players competing at the highest national level Exclusion Criteria: * Injured athletes
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidade da Maia
Maia, Portugal
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