Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 30Years
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
ID06536816

Combined Effects of Game Profile-Based Training and Small-Sided Games on Strength, Endurance, and Performance Among Football Players

Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-08-05

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Participants Needed

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Research Sites

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate how combining game profile-based training with small-sided games affects football players' strength, endurance, and overall performance. The study focuses on male football players aged 18 to 30 who have at least two years of playing experience and good health and fitness. The goal is to provide targeted and realistic training that simulates real game conditions to improve players' skills and physical abilities. Participants are divided into three groups: one group receives only game profile-based training, where sessions replicate specific match scenarios based on performance data analysis; another group practices only small-sided games, which involve playing in smaller teams on reduced fields; the third group combines both training methods. This design allows researchers to assess the individual and combined effects of these training approaches over time. During the study, players will undergo assessments of endurance, strength, and performance at the start, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks into the training. Researchers will monitor attendance and adherence to the training program, ensuring participants remain actively engaged. The study includes regular evaluations to understand how these training methods impact technical skills, stamina, and overall football performance.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Combined Effects of Game Profile-based Training and Small-sided Games Among Football Players

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years - 30Years
MALE
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Male players
  • Age 18 to 30 years
  • Representation of players from various positions
  • Players with good health and fitness status
  • Participants willing and available for regular assessments
  • Athletes playing football with minimum 2-year experience
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Players not actively involved in training and competition
  • History of systemic disease
  • Prior surgery history
  • Participants with irregular attendance or significant deviations from the prescribed training program
  • Pre-existing knee pathologies or injuries
  • Individuals unwilling or unable to participate in regular assessments

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Training Intervention

Duration - 12 weeks

Participants undergo one of three training programs: Game Profile-based training, Small-sided games, or a combination of both, designed to improve their football skills, strength, endurance, and overall performance.

Regular training sessions over the 12-week period

Assessments

Duration - 12 weeks

Participants have assessments to measure endurance, strength, and performance at the start, midpoint, and end of the training intervention.

3 assessment visits (at 0, 6, and 12 weeks)

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Pakistan Sports Board

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 16250

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Research Team

M

Muhammad Atif Javed, PP-DPT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

SINGLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

OTHER

Number of Arms

3

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