Core Training in Amateur Soccer Players

NCT07577362 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Karabuk-005
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The core region is a part of the body composed of axes surrounding the torso and plays a crucial role in maintaining stability. Therefore, it is considered important for maintaining athletic performance in athletes. This study aims to investigate the effects of core strength training, in addition to routine training programs, on jumping, agility, speed, balance, and shooting speed performance in amateur football players.

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Jumping performance

  A mobile application compatible with the My Jump video camera system will be used to measure participants' vertical jump heights.

  Baseline, After intervention (eight week later)

• Balance performance

  Participants' dynamic balance will be assessed using the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). Measurements will be taken in three directions: anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral. The better the reach, the better the balance performance.

  Baseline, After intervention (eight week later)

• Agility

  Agility will be assessed using the T-shaped agility test, which consists of four cones. Agility increases as the time decreases.

  Baseline, After intervention (eight week later)

• Speed

  The 20-meter speed test will be used to determine the athlete's speed. Measurements will be taken using photocells placed at the beginning and end of the 20-meter running distance.

  Baseline, After intervention (eight week later)

• Core endurance

  For core endurance testing, trunk extensor endurance (Sorenson test), trunk flexor endurance, and trunk oblique muscle endurance tests will be performed.

  Baseline, After intervention (eight week later)

Study Arms (2)

Core training group

EXPERIMENTAL

The core training group will receive progressive exercises designed to strengthen core muscles, 3 days a week for 8 weeks.

Other: Core training

Control Group

OTHER

The control group will continue with their routine training programs.

Other: Control

Interventions

Core training OTHER

The core training group will receive progressive exercises designed to strengthen core muscles, 3 days a week for 8 weeks.

Core training group

Control OTHER

The control group will continue with their routine training programs.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being between 18-35 years old
• Being able to communicate in Turkish
• Willing to participate in the training.
• Being a licensed football player

You may not qualify if:

• Body mass index of 30 kg/m² or higher
• History of lower extremity surgery in the last 6 months
• Cardiac, musculoskeletal, vestibular, and neurological problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karabuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Karabuk University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center

Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

• Rodriguez S, Hernandez-Alvarez ED, Leon-Prieto C. Core stability training to optimize physical performance in soccer: Scoping review on intervention protocols. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Dec;45:418-430. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.08.007. Epub 2025 Aug 20.

  PMID: 41316604 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Musa Güneş, PhD

  Karabuk University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Musa Güneş, PhD

CONTACT

03704789081; musagunes@karabuk.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
• Masking Details: Double-blind study
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator, PhD

Model Details: Randomized contolled study

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 3, 2026
• First Posted: May 11, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Last Updated: May 11, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)