Core Stability Training and Athletic Performance in Amateur Footballers

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a core strengthening program on the athletic performance of amateur football players aged 18 to 35. Conducted as a double-blind randomized controlled trial, the research compares two groups: one undergoing traditional football training combined with a 12-week core strengthening program, and another following only regular training and matches. Key outcomes include: Core strength (measured using the Plank Endurance Test), Balance (assessed through the Y-Balance Test), Functional power (evaluated with the Vertical Jump Test), Overall Athletic Performance: Illinois (assessed through Illinois Agility Test) Participants will be randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. Assessments will be conducted pre- and post-intervention to determine the program's impact on physical fitness and performance. The findings will provide insights into whether targeted core training enhances key physical attributes and athletic abilities, critical to injury prevention, functional capacity, and athletic performance.

NCT Number	NCT06815276
Lead Sponsor	Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, Politécnico e Universitário
Conditions	Healthy
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2025-02
Primary Completion	2025-05 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-02-11