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Effects of Coordinative Warm-Up Exercise Protocols on the Technical and Cognitive Performance of Soccer Players

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Soccer Performance
Registration Number
NCT06690853
Lead Sponsor
University of Molise
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks of warm-up protocols administered to elite soccer players on technical-coordination performance and levels of cortisol, adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine, measured before and after the intervention.

Detailed Description

The warm-up protocols included coordination exercises using different types of balls, with combined activities involving both the upper and lower limbs

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • elite soccer players
Exclusion Criteria
  • no injuries in the previous 6 months;
  • no adherence to other training protocols;
  • no use of prohibited drugs and/or supplements that could affect the test results and exercises

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Illinois agility testat 12 weeks

Illinois Test without the Ball, aiming to achieve the best time to complete the test

agility testat 12 weeks

Unplanned Y Test (right and left), aiming to achieve the best time to complete the test

Loughborough Soccer Shooting Testat 12 weeks

Right and Left Side Shooting Accuracy Test.

Blood analysisat 12 weeks

dopamine

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Università degli Studi del Molise

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Campobasso, CB, Italy

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