Core Endurance and Throw Performance in Young Judokas

This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the association between core endurance, medicine ball throw performance, and static balance in young male judokas aged 10-13 years. Core endurance will be assessed using McGill's isometric core endurance protocol, including trunk flexion, trunk extension, and lateral bridge tests. Explosive performance will be evaluated using the backward overhead medicine ball throw test, while static balance will be assessed using the Flamingo Balance Test. Correlation and regression analyses will be conducted to examine the relationships between core endurance and performance variables. The findings may contribute to understanding the role of core endurance in youth judo performance.

NCT Number	NCT07586020
Lead Sponsor	Inonu University
Conditions	Judo Performance, Balance, Explosive Power, Core Endurance
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2026-02-15
Primary Completion	2026-03-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-05-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-02