Which Warm-Up wins? foam rolling, dynamic, or static stretching for young karate stars?
NCT ID NCT07573267
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how different warm-up exercises affect teen karate athletes. 48 athletes aged 12-18 tried foam rolling, dynamic stretching, and static stretching to see which one helped their posture, flexibility, balance, and performance the most. The goal was to find the best way to prepare for karate practice or competition.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- 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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12 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 12-18 years. * Active karate training of at least 4 days per week and at least 10 hours per week. * Ability to communicate in Turkish or English (written and verbal). * Written informed assent of the participant and informed consent of the parent/legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Any systemic, orthopedic, neurologic, chronic or psychiatric disease. * Any health problem precluding regular training participation. * Long-term steroid use. * Use within the past 48 hours of medications known to influence musculoskeletal performance. * During the study: pain greater than 3/10 on the VAS, intercurrent illness or injury, or participant request to withdraw.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istinye University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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