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Influence of Abdominal Muscle Function on Knee Stability for Injury Prevention

NCT07499973 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2026-03-30

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether an 8-week core stabilization training program can improve abdominal strength and knee stability in physically active women aged 18 to 35. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does core stabilization training improve abdominal endurance as measured by the Prone Bridge Test? Does this training enhance knee stability as measured by the Lateral Squat Down, Y-Balance Test, and Drop Vertical Jump?

Researchers will compare participants' results before and after the intervention to see whether the training program leads to measurable improvements in strength and stability.

Participants will:

Complete baseline testing of abdominal strength and knee stability using standardized assessments (Prone Bridge Test, Lateral Squat Down, Y-Balance Test, Drop Vertical Jump) recorded with a Vicon motion-capture system.

Perform an 8-week supervised core stabilization program that includes front plank, side plank, and Nordic hamstring exercises following a structured progression.

Complete the same performance tests again after the intervention.

Conditions

  • Core Strength
  • Knee Stability

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Core Stabilization Training Program

Participants will perform the following exercises for 8 weeks: Front plank: 2 × 30 seconds (with progression including alternating leg lifts) Side plank: 2 × 30 seconds per side (with progression including hip abduction) Nordic hamstring exercise: 2 sets of 3-15 repetitions depending on progression Rest between sets: 30-60 seconds based on perceived exertion. All exercises are performed under supervision prior to regular training sessions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • European University of Madrid

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-06
Primary Completion
2026-07-31
Completion
2026-09-30

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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