Cardiovascular and Endocrine Response to Muscular Training Program of Young Soccer Players Aged 14-18 Years
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age14-18
SponsorHôpital Fribourgeois
About this trial
This study focuses on understanding the cardiovascular and endocrine responses of young soccer players aged 14 to 18 years to a muscular training program. Adolescence is a critical period for physiological development, and investigating these responses can provide insights crucial for athletic performance and overall health. The benefits include promoting overall health, reducing injury risk, and enhancing scientific knowledge. However, intensive training programs may lead to overtraining and potential negative health outcomes if not carefully monitored. The study aims to assess whether additional neuromuscular development over 12 weeks can enhance players' physical fitness and hormonal changes. By examining these outcomes, the study seeks to inform evidence-based training protocols for optimizing adolescent athletes' health and performance in soccer. The study design involves a prospective single-center randomized cohort to investigate these responses comprehensively.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Engaging in a football training program.
No history of injuries in the last 6 months requiring surgical intervention.
No intake of anabolic supplements.
Age 14-18 years old.
Disqualifiers
Engaging in other supplemental individual exercise programs.
Being a smoker (>1 cigarette/week).
Using any medication at the time of testing.
Having any disease.
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
neuromuscular programm
Other interventionneuromuscular programm during 12 weeks (3 times a week, 10 minutes each time)
Treatment groups
30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: InterventionExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: ControleNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
VO2 max, lactate
The study aims to examine the effects of a 12-week supplemental muscle program on cardiopulmonary exercise testing, focusing on key metrics such as maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max in mL/kg/min with capillary lactate measurement in mmol/L)
Time frame
Before the start of the 12-week muscular training program (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 12-week intervention (post-intervention).2
Heart rate variability
The study aims to examine the effects of a 12-week supplemental muscle program on cardiopulmonary exercise testing, focusing on key metrics such as heart rate variability (HRV in ms).
Time frame
Before the start of the 12-week muscular training program (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 12-week intervention (post-intervention).3
Body composition
The study aims to examine the effects of a 12-week supplemental muscle program on cardiopulmonary exercise testing, focusing on key metrics such as body composition (percentage of body fat, muscle mass in kg). Height will be measured in centimeters (cm) and weight in kilograms (kg) to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) in kg/m²
Time frame
Before the start of the 12-week muscular training program (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 12-week intervention (post-intervention).Secondary outcomes
1
Hormonal changes: Cortisol
The study includes a secondary endpoint involving the measurement of cortisol levels (in μg/dL) before and after the muscular training program. These measurements offer valuable insights into the endocrine adaptations induced by the training regimen. By analyzing changes in cortisol levels, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of the hormonal milieu associated with muscle development, recovery, and overall physiological balance.
Time frame
Before the start of the 12-week muscular training program (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 12-week intervention (post-intervention).2
Hormonal changes: Testosterone
The study includes a secondary endpoint involving the measurement of testosterone levels (in ng/dL) before and after the muscular training program. These measurements offer valuable insights into the endocrine adaptations induced by the training regimen. By analyzing changes in testosterone levels, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of the hormonal milieu associated with muscle development, recovery, and overall physiological balance.
Time frame
Before the start of the 12-week muscular training program (pre-intervention) and immediately after the 12-week intervention (post-intervention).Locations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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