Can short bursts of intense running make young soccer stars faster and fitter?
NCT ID NCT07757100
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to regular soccer practice can improve fitness and sprinting in young male players. Twenty-four U19 players are split into two groups: one does extra HIIT sessions three times a week for eight weeks, while the other follows their usual routine. Researchers measure aerobic capacity, anaerobic power, sprint speed, and blood lactate levels before and after to see if the extra training makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, HIIT could become a standard addition to youth soccer training to enhance fitness and on-field performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply broadly. HIIT is demanding and carries a risk of injury or overtraining.
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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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Sep 2021
- Finished
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Nov 2021
- 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.
- Ages
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16 to 18 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Active male soccer player registered in the U19 category at Sivasspor A.Ş. Football Club * Regularly participating in team training sessions prior to the study * Voluntary participation with written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians * Free from any injury or health condition preventing participation in high-intensity exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a musculoskeletal injury within the past 3 months * Diagnosis of any cardiovascular, metabolic, or chronic health condition * Attendance rate below 90% during the 8-week training program * Withdrawal of consent by participant or parent/legal guardian
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sivasspor A.Ş. Football Club
Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye)
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