Clinical Trial

SAQ Training Versus Small-Sided Games for Cardiovascular Adaptations in Youth Football Players

Study acronym: SAQ-SSG
Completed
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Summary
This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the effects of Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) training and Small-Sided Games (SSGs) on cardiovascular adaptations in youth football players. Thirty-six male youth football players were randomly assigned to an SAQ training group and an SSG group. Participants completed an 8-week intervention program. Cardiovascular outcomes, including resting heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and mean arterial pressure, were assessed before and after the intervention. The study evaluated the effectiveness of these training approaches for improving cardiovascular health and physiological adaptations in youth football players.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07633210
Lead Sponsor Benha University
Conditions Cardiovascular Fitness
Enrollment 18 participants
Start Date 2026-03-02
Primary Completion 2026-04-27 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-04-27 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-08