Pedal power: 8-Week training trick may give young cyclists an edge
NCT ID NCT07160140
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether an 8-week pedal technique training program could improve functional threshold power and leg strength in 24 male youth cyclists aged 15-17. Participants added two sessions per week to their regular training. Researchers measured changes in cycling power and knee strength before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pedal technique training protocol
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training approach could help cyclists improve their performance and leg power without drugs or equipment changes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 24 young male athletes, so results may not apply to other cyclists or guarantee real-world performance gains.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Finished
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Oct 2022
- 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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15 to 17 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male youth athletes aged 15-17 years * Registered in a road cycling team * Minimum 2 years of continuous cycling training experience * Voluntary participation and informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Musculoskeletal injury in the past 6 months * Chronic diseases affecting performance * Participation in another intervention study within the past 3 months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Topkapi University
Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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