Comparative Effects of Sprint Interval Training and Small-Sided Games on Cardiopulmonary Threshold Responses in Football Players
SIT-SSG-CPET
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This study aimed to compare the effects of sprint interval training (SIT) and small-sided games (SSG) on cardiopulmonary threshold responses in football players. Participants were randomly assigned to SIT, SSG, or control groups and completed an 8-week training intervention. Cardiopulmonary exercise tests were performed before and after the intervention to evaluate aerobic and anaerobic threshold-related parameters.
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Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started May 2024
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
May 1, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 1, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 15, 2024
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 13, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 3, 2026
CompletedJune 3, 2026
June 1, 2026
3 months
May 13, 2026
June 2, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Oxygen Uptake at Anaerobic Threshold (VO₂)
Assessment of oxygen uptake (VO₂, mL·kg-¹·min-¹) measured at the anaerobic threshold during cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Baseline and Week 8
Oxygen Uptake at Respiratory Compensation Point (VO₂)
Assessment of oxygen uptake (VO₂, mL·kg-¹·min-¹) measured at the respiratory compensation point during cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Baseline and Week 8
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO₂max)
Baseline and Week 8
Study Arms (3)
Sprint Interval Training Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants performed sprint interval training sessions in addition to regular football training during the intervention period.
Small-Sided Games Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants performed small-sided game training sessions in addition to regular football training during the intervention period.
Control Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants continued their regular football training without additional intervention during the study period.
Interventions
Small-sided game training sessions performed during the 8-week intervention period.
Participants continued regular football training without additional intervention.
Participants continued regular football training without additional intervention.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Male football players aged 16-17 years
- Regular participation in football training
- Free from injury or illness during the study period
- Voluntary participation with informed consent
You may not qualify if:
- Current musculoskeletal injury
- Cardiovascular or respiratory disease
- Failure to complete the intervention program
- Use of medications affecting exercise performance
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Sport Sciences
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Onur YİLDİRİM, PhD
Istanbul Gelisim Universty Faculty of Sport Sciences,ty
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 13, 2026
First Posted
June 3, 2026
Study Start
May 1, 2024
Primary Completion
August 1, 2024
Study Completion
August 15, 2024
Last Updated
June 3, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-06