Football drills or small games: which boosts teen heart health more?
NCT ID NCT07633210
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how two different training methods—speed and agility drills versus small-sided games—affect the heart health of teenage football players. Eighteen boys aged 14 to 16 took part in an 8-week program. Researchers measured changes in resting heart rate and blood pressure to see which training worked better.
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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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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- 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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14 to 16 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Male football players aged 14 to 16 years. Minimum of 2 years of organized football training experience. Regular participation in football training at least 3 times per week. Ability to participate in all training sessions and assessments. Written informed consent provided by participants and their parents or legal guardians. Exclusion Criteria: Musculoskeletal injury within the previous 3 months. History of cardiovascular disease. Metabolic disorders. Neurological disorders. Use of medications that could affect cardiovascular responses or physical performance. Failure to complete the intervention or assessment procedures.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Benha Sporting Club
Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, 13111, Egypt
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