Resistance Training in Football PlayersVBRT-TRT-FPNCT07652307
Effects of Velocity-Based and Traditional Resistance Training on Performance in Trained Male Football Players
A study testing Velocity-Based Resistance Training and Traditional Resistance Training in people with Resistance Training in Football Players and Resistance Training, run by Sinop University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study compared the effects of velocity-based resistance training (VBRT) and traditional resistance training (TRT) on physical performance, anaerobic capacity, and perceptual responses in trained male football players. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Resistance Training in Football Players, Resistance Training, Football Players
- What is being tested?
- Velocity-Based Resistance Training and Traditional Resistance Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 16 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2025to 18 Feb 2026
- 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 25 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male football players aged 18 to 25 years
- Actively participating in organized football training and competition
- At least 1 year of structured resistance training experience
- Regular exposure to football-specific training loads
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Musculoskeletal injury within the previous 6 months
- Neurological, orthopedic, or chronic disorders affecting physical performance
- Use of ergogenic aids or supplements that could influence neuromuscular performance
- Participation in additional resistance training outside the study protocol
- Missing more than 10% of the scheduled training sessions
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Sinop University, Faculty of Sport Sciences
Sinop, Sinop, 57000
About this study
Official title: Effects of Velocity-Based and Traditional Resistance Training on Physical Performance, Anaerobic Capacity, and Perceptual Responses in Trained Male Football Players
This study compared the effects of velocity-based resistance training (VBRT) and traditional resistance training (TRT) on physical performance, anaerobic capacity, and perceptual responses in trained male football players. Sixteen participants were randomly assigned to either a VBRT group or a TRT group and completed an 8-week resistance training program. The study aimed to determine whether VBRT provides greater improvements in explosive performance, anaerobic power, balance, football-specific performance, and fatigue-related perceptions compared with traditional percentage-based resistance training.
Read the detailed description
Resistance training is widely used in football to improve strength, power, and sport-specific performance. Traditional resistance training typically prescribes training loads based on fixed percentages of one-repetition maximum (1RM). However, this approach may not adequately account for daily fluctuations in neuromuscular readiness and fatigue. Velocity-based resistance training (VBRT) has emerged as an alternative method that uses movement velocity to individualize training load and regulate training effort.
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of velocity-based resistance training and traditional percentage-based resistance training in trained male football players. Participants were randomly assigned to either a VBRT group or a traditional resistance training (TRT) group and completed an 8-week resistance training intervention consisting of deep squat, half squat, and bench press exercises performed twice weekly.
In the VBRT group, training loads were adjusted using individualized load-velocity profiles and velocity-loss thresholds, whereas the TRT group trained using fixed percentages of baseline one-repetition maximum values. The study was designed to evaluate whether individualized velocity-based load prescription could improve neuromuscular performance and fatigue management compared with traditional resistance training methods.
The findings of this study may contribute to the understanding of practical resistance training strategies for football players and provide information regarding the effectiveness of velocity-based training for improving performance-related and fatigue-related adaptations.
- Being tested
- Velocity-Based Resistance Training, Traditional Resistance Training
- Keywords
- Velocity-Based Resistance Training, Traditional Resistance Training, Football Players, Athletic Performance, Neuromuscular Performance, Anaerobic Capacity, Strength Training, Load Monitoring
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Velocity-Based Resistance TrainingBehavioural
Participants completed an 8-week velocity-based resistance training program performed twice weekly. Training consisted of deep squat, half squat, and bench press exercises. Training loads were prescribed using individualized load-velocity profiles and adjusted according to target movement velocities and a 20% velocity-loss threshold.
Traditional Resistance TrainingBehavioural
Participants completed an 8-week traditional percentage-based resistance training program performed twice weekly. Training consisted of deep squat, half squat, and bench press exercises. Training loads were prescribed using fixed percentages of baseline one-repetition maximum values.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Velocity-Based Resistance Training (VBRT) | Experimental | Participants completed an 8-week velocity-based resistance training program consisting of deep squat, half squat, and bench press exercises performed twice weekly. Training loads were prescribed using individualized load-velocity profiles and adjusted according to target movement velocities and a 20% velocity-loss threshold. Receives: Behavioral: Velocity-Based Resistance Training |
| Traditional Resistance Training (TRT) | Experimental | Participants completed an 8-week traditional percentage-based resistance training program consisting of deep squat, half squat, and bench press exercises performed twice weekly. Training loads were prescribed using fixed percentages of baseline one-repetition maximum values and were not adjusted according to daily performance fluctuations. Receives: Behavioral: Traditional Resistance Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change From Baseline in Vertical Jump Height at 8 Weeks
Vertical jump height (cm) measured using a digital vertical jump device to assess lower-body explosive performance.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jun 2026
- Study start15 Dec 2025
- Primary completion18 Feb 2026
- Study completion18 Feb 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Resistance Training in Football PlayersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sinop University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ahmet Mor, Sinop University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07652307
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-57428665-050.04-278713
- Acronym
- VBRT-TRT-FP
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Velocity-Based and Traditional Resistance Training on Physical Performance, Anaerobic Capacity, and Perceptual Responses in Trained Male Football Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07652307
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VBRT-TRT-FP / E-57428665-050.04-278713
- Keywords
- Velocity-Based Resistance Training, Traditional Resistance Training, Football Players, Athletic Performance, Neuromuscular Performance, Anaerobic Capacity, Strength Training, Load Monitoring
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sinop UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 18 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 18 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Jun 2026 (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.
This study compared the effects of velocity-based resistance training (VBRT) and traditional resistance training (TRT) on physical performance, anaerobic capacity, and perceptual responses in trained male football players. Sixteen participants were randomly assigned to either a VBRT group or a TRT group and completed an 8-week resistance training program. The study aimed to determine whether VBRT provides greater improvements in explosive performance, anaerobic power, balance, football-specific performance, and fatigue-related perceptions compared with traditional percentage-based resistance training.
Detailed description
Resistance training is widely used in football to improve strength, power, and sport-specific performance. Traditional resistance training typically prescribes training loads based on fixed percentages of one-repetition maximum (1RM). However, this approach may not adequately account for daily fluctuations in neuromuscular readiness and fatigue. Velocity-based resistance training (VBRT) has emerged as an alternative method that uses movement velocity to individualize training load and regulate training effort.
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of velocity-based resistance training and traditional percentage-based resistance training in trained male football players. Participants were randomly assigned to either a VBRT group or a traditional resistance training (TRT) group and completed an 8-week resistance training intervention consisting of deep squat, half squat, and bench press exercises performed twice weekly.
In the VBRT group, training loads were adjusted using individualized load-velocity profiles and velocity-loss thresholds, whereas the TRT group trained using fixed percentages of baseline one-repetition maximum values. The study was designed to evaluate whether individualized velocity-based load prescription could improve neuromuscular performance and fatigue management compared with traditional resistance training methods.
The findings of this study may contribute to the understanding of practical resistance training strategies for football players and provide information regarding the effectiveness of velocity-based training for improving performance-related and fatigue-related adaptations.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Velocity-Based Resistance Training (VBRT) | Experimental | Behavioral: Velocity-Based Resistance TrainingParticipants completed an 8-week velocity-based resistance training program consisting of deep squat, half squat, and bench press exercises performed twice weekly. Training loads were prescribed using individualized load-velocity profiles and adjusted according to target movement velocities and a 20% velocity-loss threshold. |
| Traditional Resistance Training (TRT) | Experimental | Behavioral: Traditional Resistance TrainingParticipants completed an 8-week traditional percentage-based resistance training program consisting of deep squat, half squat, and bench press exercises performed twice weekly. Training loads were prescribed using fixed percentages of baseline one-repetition maximum values and were not adjusted according to daily performance fluctuations. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Male football players aged 18 to 25 years
- Actively participating in organized football training and competition
- At least 1 year of structured resistance training experience
- Regular exposure to football-specific training loads
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Musculoskeletal injury within the previous 6 months
- Neurological, orthopedic, or chronic disorders affecting physical performance
- Use of ergogenic aids or supplements that could influence neuromuscular performance
- Participation in additional resistance training outside the study protocol
- Missing more than 10% of the scheduled training sessions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Velocity-Based Resistance TrainingParticipants completed an 8-week velocity-based resistance training program performed twice weekly. Training consisted of deep squat, half squat, and bench press exercises. Training loads were prescribed using individualized load-velocity profiles and adjusted according to target movement velocities and a 20% velocity-loss threshold. | Behavioural | Velocity-Based Resistance Training (VBRT) |
| Traditional Resistance TrainingParticipants completed an 8-week traditional percentage-based resistance training program performed twice weekly. Training consisted of deep squat, half squat, and bench press exercises. Training loads were prescribed using fixed percentages of baseline one-repetition maximum values. | Behavioural | Traditional Resistance Training (TRT) |
Primary outcome
Change From Baseline in Vertical Jump Height at 8 Weeks
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Vertical jump height (cm) measured using a digital vertical jump device to assess lower-body explosive performance.
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 17 Jun 2026.
- 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Velocity-Based Resistance Training and Traditional Resistance Training in people with Resistance Training in Football Players and Resistance Training, run by Sinop University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 5 inclusion and 5 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 17 Jun 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Change From Baseline in Vertical Jump Height at 8 Weeks (time frame: Baseline and Week 8). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 17 Jun 2026.