Functional Training in Adolescent Table Tennis

NCT07384806 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: E-77192459-050.99-381871
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of an eight-week functional training program on physical performance parameters in adolescent table tennis players. Functional training involves multi-joint and multi-plane exercises designed to improve movement quality, strength, balance, and coordination. Thirty adolescent table tennis players will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Functional Training, Conventional Training, or Control (routine training). The Functional Training group will perform a structured functional exercise program in addition to regular table tennis training, while the Conventional Training group will continue standard training routines. The Control group will maintain regular practice only. Physical performance variables including flexibility, agility, speed, vertical jump performance, functional movement patterns, and balance will be assessed before, during, and after the intervention period.

Conditions

Functional Training in Adolescent Table Tennis Players

Keywords

Functional Training; Table Tennis; Adolescents; Physical Performance; Agility; Balance; Speed; Functional Movement Screen; Vertical Jump; Multi-Joint Exercises

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Overall Physical Performance Score

  Overall physical performance will be assessed using a battery of standardized physical performance tests including flexibility, agility, speed, vertical jump height, balance, and Functional Movement Screen (FMS). Flexibility: Sit-and-Reach Test (cm; higher values indicate better flexibility) Agility: T-test (seconds; lower values indicate better performance) Speed: 10-meter sprint test (seconds; lower values indicate better performance) Vertical Jump: Countermovement jump height (cm; higher values indicate better performance) Balance: Static and dynamic balance tests (test-specific scoring; higher scores indicate better balance) Functional Movement Screen (FMS): Composite score ranging from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating better movement quality

  Baseline (pre-test), mid-intervention (week 4), and post-intervention (week 8)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Flexibility (Sit-and-Reach Test)

  Baseline (pre-test), mid-intervention (week 4), and post-intervention (week 8)

Study Arms (3)

Functional Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Eight-week functional training program focusing on flexibility, agility, speed, balance, and movement quality. Training is performed three times per week alongside regular table tennis practice.

Behavioral: Functional Training

Conventional Training Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants perform conventional table tennis training for eight weeks following standard club routines.

Behavioral: Conventional Training

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants continue their usual routine table tennis training without any additional intervention.

Interventions

Functional Training BEHAVIORAL

Eight-week functional training program focusing on flexibility, agility, speed, balance, and movement quality. Training is performed three times per week alongside regular table tennis practice.

Functional Training Group

Conventional Training BEHAVIORAL

Standard table tennis training performed three times per week for eight weeks without additional functional exercises.

Conventional Training Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 14 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Male and female adolescent table tennis players aged 12-18 years.
• Actively training and competing in table tennis for at least 2 years.
• Participating in at least 3 training sessions per week.
• Free from injury or medical conditions affecting physical performance.
• Voluntarily consent to participate in the study (parental consent required for minors).

You may not qualify if:

• Any musculoskeletal injury, neurological disorder, or medical condition affecting training or performance.
• Participation in another structured training program during the study period.
• Non-compliance with study protocol or inability to attend scheduled sessions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Alirıza Han Civan: lead

Study Sites (1)

Karabük University

Karabük, Merkez, 78000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Alirıza Han Civan, Dr

  Karabük Üniversitesi Hasan Doğan Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi Spor Yöneticiliği Bölümü

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: No masking was applied in this study. Participants, investigators, and outcome assessors were aware of group assignments.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr

Model Details: This study is a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of functional training on physical performance in adolescent table tennis players. Participants are randomly allocated to one of three groups: Functional Training, Conventional Training, or Control. Measurements are taken at pre-test, mid-test, and post-test timepoints.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 16, 2026
• First Posted: February 3, 2026
• Study Start: November 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2025
• Study Completion: January 3, 2026
• Last Updated: February 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)