Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of Rule Modifications in 3v3 and 4v4 Small-Sided Games on Cardiovascular and Technical Performance in Elite Football Players

Lead Sponsor:

Hamza Kucuk

Conditions:

Exercise Training

Exercise Physiology

Eligibility:

MALE

18-30 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study explores how different small-sided football games affect players' heart and technical skills. We will compare two ways of playing: "Free Play," where players act freely, and "Controlled Pas...

Detailed Description

Small-sided games (SSGs) are widely used in football training because they combine technical, tactical, and physical demands in a single activity. However, the way rules are modified during these game...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male elite football players
  • Aged 18-30 years
  • At least 5 years of professional football experience
  • Currently training and competing at the professional level

Exclusion

  • Presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, or musculoskeletal disease or injury that could interfere with participation
  • Use of medication affecting cardiovascular function
  • Inability to complete training sessions or follow study protocol
  • Refusal to provide informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07157150

Start Date

August 1 2020

End Date

June 1 2023

Last Update

September 5 2025

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Ondokuz Mayis University

Samsun, Atakum, Turkey (Türkiye), 55200