Neuromuscular TrainingNCT07845968
Comparative Effects of Advanced Neuromuscular and Dynamic Balance Training Among Hockey Players
A study testing ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING and DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAINING in people with Neuromuscular Training and Dynamic Balance, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of advanced neuromuscular training and dynamic balance training on strength, balance, and functional performance among male hockey players. A total of 34 participants will be randomly allocated into two intervention groups. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 weeks, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Neuromuscular Training, Dynamic Balance, Athletic Performance
- What is being tested?
- ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING and DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAINING
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Aug 2025to 15 Jul 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 weeks
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- • Male participants aged 18 to 25 years. (34)
- Participants must be licensed, competitive hockey players (field or ice hockey) actively engaged in league play or elite training. (29)
- Participants should have a minimum of one year of competitive hockey experience. (35)
- Free from lower limb injuries for a minimum of six months before assessment. (6)
- No prior functional/neuromuscular training experience. (36)
- Participants should be actively participating in physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day, three days per week. (37)
Who cannot join
- • History of musculoskeletal injuries within the past 12 months.
- Medical conditions that could limit involvement in training or influence assessment results. (29)
- Recent involvement in other balance or neuromuscular training programs. (17)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Advanced Neuromuscular and Dynamic Balance Training on Strength , Balance and Functional Performance Among Hockey Players
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of advanced neuromuscular training and dynamic balance training on strength, balance, and functional performance among male hockey players. A total of 34 participants will be randomly allocated into two intervention groups. Both groups will receive supervised training sessions three times per week for six weeks. Outcomes including lower limb strength, dynamic balance and agility will be assessed before and after the intervention using validated assessment tools. The findings of this study will help determine which training approach is more effective for improving athletic performance and reducing the risk of injury in hockey players.
- Being tested
- ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING, DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAINING
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAININGBehavioural
A structured advanced neuromuscular training program including strength, proprioception, agility, and coordination exercises aimed at improving neuromuscular control and dynamic stability. The program is conducted under supervision according to the study protocol.
DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAININGBehavioural
A dynamic balance training program consisting of exercises designed to improve postural control, balance, and movement stability. The training includes dynamic tasks performed under supervision throughout the study period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING | Experimental | Participants in this group receive an advanced neuromuscular training program focusing on strength, proprioception, agility, and coordination exercises. The training includes progressive drills designed to improve neuromuscular control, dynamic stability, and functional performance. Sessions are conducted under supervision over the study duration as per protocol. Receives: Behavioral: ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING |
| DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAINING | Active comparator | Participants in this group receive a dynamic balance training program consisting of exercises aimed at improving postural control, balance, and stability during movement. The program includes dynamic tasks such as balance board activities and controlled movement exercises performed under supervision throughout the study period. Receives: Behavioral: DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAINING |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Star Excursion Balance Test
It is a dynamic balance test that assesses neuromuscular control and postural stability during multi-directional reaching tasks while standing on one leg. It demonstrates high reliability (ICC = 0.85-0.96) and good validity in identifying lower limb deficits, especially following ankle sprains and in athletic populations. Pre and post assessment will be done.
Measured: [Time Frame: 6 weeks]
Single-Leg Hop Distance
It evaluates single-leg functional performance by measuring the maximum horizontal distance achieved during a single forward hop on one leg. The Single-Leg Hop Test will be used to assess lower limb functional performance and dynamic control. The hopping distance will be measured in centimeters (cm). Pre and post assessment will be done.
Measured: [Time Frame: 6 weeks]
Triple Hop Distance
It evaluates single-leg functional performance by measuring the maximum horizontal distance achieved during three consecutive forward hops on the same leg. The Triple Hop Test will be used to assess lower limb functional performance, power, and dynamic stability. The total hopping distance will be measured in centimeters (cm). Pre and post assessment will be done.
Measured: [Time Frame: 6 weeks]
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Sep 2026
- Study start15 Aug 2025
- Primary completion15 Jul 2026
- Study completion15 Jul 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Neuromuscular TrainingStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were randomly allocated into two parallel groups. Group A received advanced neuromuscular training, while Group B received dynamic balance training. Both groups were assessed pre- and post-intervention over the study period to compare the effects on balance, muscle strength, and athletic performance.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Sidra Shafique, MS, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07845968
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/25/0440
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 21 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Sep 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 29 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Advanced Neuromuscular and Dynamic Balance Training on Strength , Balance and Functional Performance Among Hockey Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07845968
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/25/0440
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jul 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Sep 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 randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of advanced neuromuscular training and dynamic balance training on strength, balance, and functional performance among male hockey players. A total of 34 participants will be randomly allocated into two intervention groups. Both groups will receive supervised training sessions three times per week for six weeks. Outcomes including lower limb strength, dynamic balance and agility will be assessed before and after the intervention using validated assessment tools. The findings of this study will help determine which training approach is more effective for improving athletic performance and reducing the risk of injury in hockey players.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants were randomly allocated into two parallel groups. Group A received advanced neuromuscular training, while Group B received dynamic balance training. Both groups were assessed pre- and post-intervention over the study period to compare the effects on balance, muscle strength, and athletic performance.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING | Experimental | Behavioral: ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAININGParticipants in this group receive an advanced neuromuscular training program focusing on strength, proprioception, agility, and coordination exercises. The training includes progressive drills designed to improve neuromuscular control, dynamic stability, and functional performance. Sessions are conducted under supervision over the study duration as per protocol. |
| DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAINING | Active comparator | Behavioral: DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAININGParticipants in this group receive a dynamic balance training program consisting of exercises aimed at improving postural control, balance, and stability during movement. The program includes dynamic tasks such as balance board activities and controlled movement exercises performed under supervision throughout the study period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 weeks
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- • Male participants aged 18 to 25 years. (34)
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- • History of musculoskeletal injuries within the past 12 months.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAININGA structured advanced neuromuscular training program including strength, proprioception, agility, and coordination exercises aimed at improving neuromuscular control and dynamic stability. The program is conducted under supervision according to the study protocol. | Behavioural | ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING |
| DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAININGA dynamic balance training program consisting of exercises designed to improve postural control, balance, and movement stability. The training includes dynamic tasks performed under supervision throughout the study period. | Behavioural | DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAINING |
Primary outcome
Star Excursion Balance Test
Time frame: [Time Frame: 6 weeks]
It is a dynamic balance test that assesses neuromuscular control and postural stability during multi-directional reaching tasks while standing on one leg. It demonstrates high reliability (ICC = 0.85-0.96) and good validity in identifying lower limb deficits, especially following ankle sprains and in athletic populations. Pre and post assessment will be done.
Single-Leg Hop Distance
Time frame: [Time Frame: 6 weeks]
It evaluates single-leg functional performance by measuring the maximum horizontal distance achieved during a single forward hop on one leg. The Single-Leg Hop Test will be used to assess lower limb functional performance and dynamic control. The hopping distance will be measured in centimeters (cm). Pre and post assessment will be done.
Triple Hop Distance
Time frame: [Time Frame: 6 weeks]
It evaluates single-leg functional performance by measuring the maximum horizontal distance achieved during three consecutive forward hops on the same leg. The Triple Hop Test will be used to assess lower limb functional performance, power, and dynamic stability. The total hopping distance will be measured in centimeters (cm). Pre and post assessment will be done.
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 29 Sep 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.
Sidra Shafique, 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 ADVANCED NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING and DYNAMIC BALANCE TRAINING in people with Neuromuscular Training and Dynamic Balance, 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 6 inclusion and 3 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 29 Sep 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 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?
Star Excursion Balance Test (time frame: [Time Frame: 6 weeks]). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 29 Sep 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.