New endurance test could help prevent groin injuries in soccer
NCT ID NCT07297537
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to see if a new test can reliably measure how long hip muscles can work before getting tired. Groin injuries are common in sports like soccer, and muscle fatigue is a key risk factor. Researchers will test 18 professional soccer players using a special endurance exercise. The goal is to give coaches a simple way to spot weakness early and reduce injury risk.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 18 people
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Apr 2026
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Oct 2026
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Other sponsor
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18 to 30 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 30 years of age * Being a professional soccer player for at least four years * Actively participating in training sessions * Scoring \>87.5 points on the hip and groin injury questionnaire (HAGOS) sports subscale Exclusion Criteria: * Having any orthopedic injury involving the lower extremities that would prevent participation in training sessions * Experiencing pain rated four or higher on the numerical pain rating scale during the hip adductor squeeze test and palpation of the adductor muscle tendons.
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Izmir Democracy Univercity
Izmir, 35000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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