Sports Physical TherapyNCT06708403
Effects of Judo- Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Programme Judo Athletes
A study testing Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The study aimed to determine whether the judo-specific injury prevention exercise program had a significant positive effect on the performance of recreational judo athletes, with a particular focus on those employing the ippon technique. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2024to 30 Sep 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Recreational judo athletes aged 18 to 35 years.
- Participants with at least one year of regular participation in recreational judo Athletes with no existing major musculoskeletal injuries or chronic health conditions that would limit their ability to participate in the prescribed exercise program.
- Participants willing to provide informed consent and commit to the duration of the study, including regular attendance at training sessions and data collection activities.
- Athletes engaging in judo training at least twice a week.
Who cannot join
- Athletes below 18 or above 35 years of age.
- Novice judo practitioners with less than one year of regular training.
- Individuals with a history of significant musculoskeletal injuries in the past six months or chronic conditions affecting their ability to participate fully.
- Participants unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or commit to the study requirements.
- Athletes participating in judo training less than twice a week, as they may not represent a group with sufficient exposure to the injury prevention program.
- Professional or highly competitive judo athletes, as their training regimens and performance levels may differ significantly from recreational athletes.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Judo- Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Programme on Performance in Recreational Judo Athletes
The study aimed to determine whether the judo-specific injury prevention exercise program had a significant positive effect on the performance of recreational judo athletes, with a particular focus on those employing the ippon technique.
Read the detailed description
The significant results obtained from our study are considered to be originated from the duration, scope, frequency, severity and content of training.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program
- Keywords
- Judo, Sports injury, Martial art, Agility, Plyometric exercise, Strength, IPPON
- Medical subject headings
- Athletic Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise ProgramOther
The intervention includes a structured program designed specifically for judo athletes to prevent injuries and enhance performance. The program consists of warm-up exercises, strength and conditioning drills, balance improvement exercises, agility training, and sport-specific movements. It is delivered over six weeks, with participants completing three sessions per week. Each session is progressively tailored to improve overall motor skills, prevent overuse injuries, and enhance judo-specific abilities.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program | Experimental | 18 participants will be in the experimental group, following a judo-specific injury prevention exercise protocol for six weeks (three sessions per week).
Baseline and post-intervention measurements will evaluate judo-specific skills, agility, balance, and overall performance.
The intervention will include:
Warm-up exercises tailored for injury prevention Strength and conditioning exercises specific to judo movements Drills focusing on balance, agility, and coordination Gradually progressive intensity over six weeks Receives: Other: Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program |
| Regular Judo Training | No intervention | 18 participants will be in the control group, continuing their regular judo training sessions without any additional intervention. The same performance metrics will be measured at baseline and post-intervention. The control group will continue their regular training sessions as guided by their judo coaches, with no alterations. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Injury Incidence and Severity
The OSTRC Overuse Injury Questionnaire will be used to measure the incidence and severity of overuse injuries in participants. This tool evaluates pain, function, and participation limitations experienced during training and judo activities.
Parameters Assessed:
Presence of pain (location and intensity) Impact on training participation Functional limitations caused by pain or injury
Measured: Weekly assessments during the 6-week intervention
Judo-Specific Performance Assessment
Performance in judo-specific skills will be assessed through a task-specific checklist, evaluating speed, accuracy, and execution of techniques during a simulated judo match.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)
Agility Test Score
The change in agility will be assessed using the Illinois Agility Test. The test will measure the time (in seconds) taken to complete the agility course.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention).
Balance Assessment
The improvement in balance will be assessed using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), measuring the number of errors in static and dynamic postures.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Nov 2024
- Study start1 Apr 2024
- Primary completion1 Aug 2024
- Study completion30 Sep 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (14)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Aamir Gul Memon, MS, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06708403
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/24/0418
- Status last verified
- Nov 2024
- First submitted
- 18 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 27 Nov 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Franchini E, Julio UF, Panissa VL, Lira FS, Gerosa-Neto J, Branco BH. High-Intensity Intermittent Training Positively Affects Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance in Judo Athletes Independently of Exercise Mode. Front Physiol. 2016 Jun 28;7:268. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00268. eCollection 2016.
PubMed 27445856Kang H. Sample size determination and power analysis using the G*Power software. J Educ Eval Health Prof. 2021;18:17. doi: 10.3352/jeehp.2021.18.17. Epub 2021 Jul 30.
PubMed 34325496Honorato RC, Franchini E, Lara JPR, Fonteles AI, Pinto JCBL, Mortatti AL. Differences in Handgrip Strength-Endurance and Muscle Activation Between Young Male Judo Athletes and Untrained Individuals. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2021 Mar;92(1):1-10. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2019.1699233. Epub 2020 Feb 5.
PubMed 32023202Kowalczyk M, Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak M, Blach W, Kostrzewa M. Principles of Judo Training as an Organised Form of Physical Activity for Children. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Feb 9;19(4):1929. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19041929.
PubMed 35206114Kons RL, Orssatto LBDR, Sakugawa RL, da Silva Junior JN, Diefenthaeler F, Detanico D. Effects of stretch-shortening cycle fatigue protocol on lower limb asymmetry and muscle soreness in judo athletes. Sports Biomech. 2023 Sep;22(9):1079-1094. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2020.1779335. Epub 2020 Jul 9.
PubMed 32644009Tsai CL, Chien CY, Pan CY, Tseng YT, Wang TC, Lin TK. Effects of long-term Tai Chi vs. aerobic exercise on antioxidant activity and cognitive function in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Behav Brain Res. 2025 Jan 5;476:115274. doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2024.115274. Epub 2024 Sep 25.
PubMed 39332640Garbeloto F, Miarka B, Guimaraes E, Gomes FRF, Tagusari FI, Tani G. A New Developmental Approach for Judo Focusing on Health, Physical, Motor, and Educational Attributes. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 27;20(3):2260. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20032260.
PubMed 36767628Lee TI, Wang MY, Huang BR, Hsu CY, Chien CY. Effects of Psychological Capital and Sport Anxiety on Sport Performance in Collegiate Judo Athletes. Am J Health Behav. 2022 Apr 20;46(2):197-208. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.46.2.9.
PubMed 35501965Detanico D, Kons RL, Fukuda DH, Teixeira AS. Physical Performance in Young Judo Athletes: Influence of Somatic Maturation, Growth, and Training Experience. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2020 Sep;91(3):425-432. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2019.1679334. Epub 2020 Jan 6.
PubMed 31906807Kajmovic H, Karpljuk D, Kapo S, Simenko J. Comparison of Individual Penalties According to Gender and Weight Categories of Elite Judo Athletes from Four World Championships. Biology (Basel). 2022 Aug 29;11(9):1284. doi: 10.3390/biology11091284.
PubMed 36138762Ouergui I, Franchini E, Selmi O, Levitt DE, Chtourou H, Bouhlel E, Ardigo LP. Relationship between Perceived Training Load, Well-Being Indices, Recovery State and Physical Enjoyment during Judo-Specific Training. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Oct 11;17(20):7400. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17207400.
PubMed 33050671Kons RL, Athayde MSDS, Antunes L, Lopes JSS, Detanico D. Injuries in Judo Athletes With Disabilities: Prevalence, Magnitude, and Sport-Related Mechanisms. J Sport Rehabil. 2022 May 4;31(7):904-910. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2021-0352. Print 2022 Sep 1.
PubMed 35508305von Gerhardt AL, Vriend I, Verhagen E, Tol JL, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Reurink G. Systematic development of an injury prevention programme for judo athletes: the IPPON intervention. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2020 Sep 29;6(1):e000791. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000791. eCollection 2020.
PubMed 33033621von Gerhardt AL, Reurink G, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Verhagen E, Krabben K, Mooren J, Gal JSI, Brons A, Joorse R, van den Broek B, Kemler E, Tol JL. Effectiveness of a judo-specific injury prevention programme: a randomised controlled trial in recreational judo athletes. Br J Sports Med. 2023 Apr;57(8):450-456. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-105869. Epub 2023 Jan 30.
PubMed 36717214
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Nov 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Judo- Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Programme on Performance in Recreational Judo Athletes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06708403
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/24/0418
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Judo, Sports injury, Martial art, Agility, Plyometric exercise, Strength, IPPON
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study aimed to determine whether the judo-specific injury prevention exercise program had a significant positive effect on the performance of recreational judo athletes, with a particular focus on those employing the ippon technique.
Detailed description
The significant results obtained from our study are considered to be originated from the duration, scope, frequency, severity and content of training.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program | Experimental | Other: Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program18 participants will be in the experimental group, following a judo-specific injury prevention exercise protocol for six weeks (three sessions per week). Baseline and post-intervention measurements will evaluate judo-specific skills, agility, balance, and overall performance. The intervention will include: Warm-up exercises tailored for injury prevention Strength and conditioning exercises specific to judo movements Drills focusing on balance, agility, and coordination Gradually progressive intensity over six weeks |
| Regular Judo Training | No intervention | –18 participants will be in the control group, continuing their regular judo training sessions without any additional intervention. The same performance metrics will be measured at baseline and post-intervention. The control group will continue their regular training sessions as guided by their judo coaches, with no alterations. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Recreational judo athletes aged 18 to 35 years.
- Participants with at least one year of regular participation in recreational judo Athletes with no existing major musculoskeletal injuries or chronic health conditions that would limit their ability to participate in the prescribed exercise program.
- Participants willing to provide informed consent and commit to the duration of the study, including regular attendance at training sessions and data collection activities.
- Athletes engaging in judo training at least twice a week.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Athletes below 18 or above 35 years of age.
- Novice judo practitioners with less than one year of regular training.
- Individuals with a history of significant musculoskeletal injuries in the past six months or chronic conditions affecting their ability to participate fully.
- Participants unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or commit to the study requirements.
- Athletes participating in judo training less than twice a week, as they may not represent a group with sufficient exposure to the injury prevention program.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise ProgramThe intervention includes a structured program designed specifically for judo athletes to prevent injuries and enhance performance. The program consists of warm-up exercises, strength and conditioning drills, balance improvement exercises, agility training, and sport-specific movements. It is delivered over six weeks, with participants completing three sessions per week. Each session is progressively tailored to improve overall motor skills, prevent overuse injuries, and enhance judo-specific abilities. | Other | Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program |
Primary outcome
Injury Incidence and Severity
Time frame: Weekly assessments during the 6-week intervention
The OSTRC Overuse Injury Questionnaire will be used to measure the incidence and severity of overuse injuries in participants. This tool evaluates pain, function, and participation limitations experienced during training and judo activities. Parameters Assessed: Presence of pain (location and intensity) Impact on training participation Functional limitations caused by pain or injury
Judo-Specific Performance Assessment
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)
Performance in judo-specific skills will be assessed through a task-specific checklist, evaluating speed, accuracy, and execution of techniques during a simulated judo match.
Agility Test Score
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention).
The change in agility will be assessed using the Illinois Agility Test. The test will measure the time (in seconds) taken to complete the agility course.
Balance Assessment
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 6 weeks (post-intervention)
The improvement in balance will be assessed using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS), measuring the number of errors in static and dynamic postures.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Nov 2024.
- Background: PubMed 27445856Franchini E, Julio UF, Panissa VL, Lira FS, Gerosa-Neto J, Branco BH. High-Intensity Intermittent Training Positively Affects Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance in Judo Athletes Independently of Exercise Mode. Front Physiol. 2016 Jun 28;7:268. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00268. eCollection 2016.
- Background: PubMed 34325496Kang H. Sample size determination and power analysis using the G*Power software. J Educ Eval Health Prof. 2021;18:17. doi: 10.3352/jeehp.2021.18.17. Epub 2021 Jul 30.
- Background: PubMed 32023202Honorato RC, Franchini E, Lara JPR, Fonteles AI, Pinto JCBL, Mortatti AL. Differences in Handgrip Strength-Endurance and Muscle Activation Between Young Male Judo Athletes and Untrained Individuals. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2021 Mar;92(1):1-10. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2019.1699233. Epub 2020 Feb 5.
- Background: PubMed 35206114Kowalczyk M, Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak M, Blach W, Kostrzewa M. Principles of Judo Training as an Organised Form of Physical Activity for Children. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Feb 9;19(4):1929. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19041929.
- Background: PubMed 32644009Kons RL, Orssatto LBDR, Sakugawa RL, da Silva Junior JN, Diefenthaeler F, Detanico D. Effects of stretch-shortening cycle fatigue protocol on lower limb asymmetry and muscle soreness in judo athletes. Sports Biomech. 2023 Sep;22(9):1079-1094. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2020.1779335. Epub 2020 Jul 9.
- Background: PubMed 39332640Tsai CL, Chien CY, Pan CY, Tseng YT, Wang TC, Lin TK. Effects of long-term Tai Chi vs. aerobic exercise on antioxidant activity and cognitive function in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Behav Brain Res. 2025 Jan 5;476:115274. doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2024.115274. Epub 2024 Sep 25.
- Background: PubMed 36767628Garbeloto F, Miarka B, Guimaraes E, Gomes FRF, Tagusari FI, Tani G. A New Developmental Approach for Judo Focusing on Health, Physical, Motor, and Educational Attributes. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 27;20(3):2260. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20032260.
- Background: PubMed 35501965Lee TI, Wang MY, Huang BR, Hsu CY, Chien CY. Effects of Psychological Capital and Sport Anxiety on Sport Performance in Collegiate Judo Athletes. Am J Health Behav. 2022 Apr 20;46(2):197-208. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.46.2.9.
- Background: PubMed 31906807Detanico D, Kons RL, Fukuda DH, Teixeira AS. Physical Performance in Young Judo Athletes: Influence of Somatic Maturation, Growth, and Training Experience. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2020 Sep;91(3):425-432. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2019.1679334. Epub 2020 Jan 6.
- Background: PubMed 36138762Kajmovic H, Karpljuk D, Kapo S, Simenko J. Comparison of Individual Penalties According to Gender and Weight Categories of Elite Judo Athletes from Four World Championships. Biology (Basel). 2022 Aug 29;11(9):1284. doi: 10.3390/biology11091284.
- Background: PubMed 33050671Ouergui I, Franchini E, Selmi O, Levitt DE, Chtourou H, Bouhlel E, Ardigo LP. Relationship between Perceived Training Load, Well-Being Indices, Recovery State and Physical Enjoyment during Judo-Specific Training. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Oct 11;17(20):7400. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17207400.
- Background: PubMed 35508305Kons RL, Athayde MSDS, Antunes L, Lopes JSS, Detanico D. Injuries in Judo Athletes With Disabilities: Prevalence, Magnitude, and Sport-Related Mechanisms. J Sport Rehabil. 2022 May 4;31(7):904-910. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2021-0352. Print 2022 Sep 1.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Aamir Gul Memon, MS principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Judo-Specific Injury Prevention Exercise Program in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Nov 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Injury Incidence and Severity (time frame: Weekly assessments during the 6-week intervention). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06708403, which also lists 14 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Nov 2024.