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    <main>
      <trial_id>IRCT20230612058457N3</trial_id>
      <utrn></utrn>
      <reg_name>IRCT</reg_name>
      <date_registration>2024-04-07</date_registration>
      <primary_sponsor>The University of Bu-Ali Sina</primary_sponsor>
      <public_title>Comparing the Effects of Two Exercise Protocols on Football Players with Hamstring Shortening</public_title>
      <acronym></acronym>
      <scientific_title>Comparison of the effects of eight weeks of dynamic stretching and Nordic hamstring exercises on balance, flexibility, agility, and performance of male soccer players with hamstring shortness</scientific_title>
      <scientific_acronym></scientific_acronym>
      <date_enrolment>2024-03-26</date_enrolment>
      <type_enrolment>anticipated</type_enrolment>
      <target_size>60</target_size>
      <recruitment_status>Complete</recruitment_status>
      <url>https://irct.ir/trial/75888</url>
      <study_type>interventional</study_type>
      <study_design>Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Prevention, Randomization description: In the current study, participants are randomly assigned to three groups: dynamic stretching, Nordic hamstring, and control, through a chance draw where names are drawn from a hat, Blinding description: After providing a general overview of the research and the participant groups to the participants, in the current study, participants are randomly assigned to three research groups: Dynamic Traction, Nordic Hamstring, and Control. None of the participants are aware of the intervention ratio and protocol performed by the other groups.</study_design>
      <phase>N/A</phase>
      <hc_freetext>Comparing two intervention programs on balance, flexibility, agility, and performance of football players with hamstring shortness..</hc_freetext>
      <i_freetext>Intervention 1: Intervention group: The dynamic hamstring stretch is performed with the individual standing on both feet. The target leg is fully extended from the hip joint and flexed towards the torso. This stretch is conducted at a speed of 60 beats per minute for a duration of 30 seconds, with three repetitions performed on each leg. It is worth mentioning that there is a 10-second rest period between each stretch. Intervention 2: Intervention group: The Nordic hamstring protocol will be implemented as follows: In weeks 4-1, players will perform the Nordic exercise in the form of 2 sets of 5 repetitions. Since this exercise may vary in difficulty for different individuals, they can use an external aid such as a plate to ensure individualized training. Additionally, during weeks 8-5, the Nordic exercise will be performed in 3 sets of 5 repetitions. It is worth noting that there will be a 10-second rest period between each set for the participants. Intervention 3: Control group: Does not receive any intervention.</i_freetext>
      <results_actual_enrolment></results_actual_enrolment>
      <results_date_completed></results_date_completed>
      <results_url_link></results_url_link>
      <results_summary></results_summary>
      <results_date_posted></results_date_posted>
      <results_date_first_publication></results_date_first_publication>
      <results_baseline_char></results_baseline_char>
      <results_participant_flow></results_participant_flow>
      <results_adverse_events></results_adverse_events>
      <results_outcome_measures></results_outcome_measures>
      <results_url_protocol></results_url_protocol>
      <results_IPD_plan>No - There is not a plan to make this available</results_IPD_plan>
      <results_IPD_description>Justification or reason for not sharing IPD is According to the laws of ethics and protecting the privacy of individuals, access to this data is not possible.</results_IPD_description>
    </main>
    <contacts>
      <contact>
        <type>public</type>
        <firstname>Mohammad Alimoradi</firstname>
        <middlename></middlename>
        <lastname></lastname>
        <address>Unit 6, Yekta residential complex, Fathalishahi 12 St, Kerman, Iran</address>
        <city>Kerman</city>
        <country1>Iran (Islamic Republic of)</country1>
        <zip>7614816961</zip>
        <telephone>+98 34 2250 1685</telephone>
        <email>malimoradi@sport.uk.ac.ir</email>
        <affiliation>Shahid Bahonar University</affiliation>
      </contact>
      <contact>
        <type>scientific</type>
        <firstname>Mohammad Alimoradi</firstname>
        <middlename></middlename>
        <lastname></lastname>
        <address>Unit 6, Yekta residential complex, Fathalishahi 12 St, Kerman, Iran</address>
        <city>Kerman</city>
        <country1>Iran (Islamic Republic of)</country1>
        <zip>7614816961</zip>
        <telephone>+98 34 2250 1685</telephone>
        <email>malimoradi@sport.uk.ac.ir</email>
        <affiliation>Shahid Bahonar University</affiliation>
      </contact>
    </contacts>
    <countries>
      <country2>Iran (Islamic Republic of)</country2>
    </countries>
    <criteria>
      <inclusion_criteria>Participants were required to have a minimum of three years of regular sports experience in football (three sessions per week).
Participants should not have experienced any lower limb injuries in the past six months.</inclusion_criteria>
      <agemin>18 years</agemin>
      <agemax>25 years</agemax>
      <gender>Male</gender>
      <exclusion_criteria>Participants must have a minimum of three years of sports experience in the field of football.
Participants in the past six months may have suffered injuries in the lower extremity.
Participants who have experienced lower limb injuries or surgeries in the past 6 months, or have participated in a injury prevention program.</exclusion_criteria>
    </criteria>
    <health_condition_code>
      <hc_code></hc_code>
    </health_condition_code>
    <health_condition_keyword>
      <hc_keyword></hc_keyword>
    </health_condition_keyword>
    <intervention_code>
      <i_code>Prevention</i_code>
      <i_code>Prevention</i_code>
      <i_code>Prevention</i_code>
    </intervention_code>
    <intervention_keyword>
      <i_keyword>Intervention group: The dynamic hamstring stretch is performed with the individual standing on both feet. The target leg is fully extended from the hip joint and flexed towards the torso. This stretch is conducted at a speed of 60 beats per minute for a duration of 30 seconds, with three repetitions performed on each leg. It is worth mentioning that there is a 10-second rest period between each stretch.</i_keyword>
      <i_keyword>Intervention group: The Nordic hamstring protocol will be implemented as follows: In weeks 4-1, players will perform the Nordic exercise in the form of 2 sets of 5 repetitions. Since this exercise may vary in difficulty for different individuals, they can use an external aid such as a plate to ensure individualized training. Additionally, during weeks 8-5, the Nordic exercise will be performed in 3 sets of 5 repetitions. It is worth noting that there will be a 10-second rest period between each set for the participants.</i_keyword>
      <i_keyword>Control group: Does not receive any intervention</i_keyword>
    </intervention_keyword>
    <primary_outcome>
      <prim_outcome>In the present study, balance is being investigated. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Balance is measured using the Y Balance Test.</prim_outcome>
      <prim_outcome>In the present study, flexibility is being investigated. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Flexibility is assessed using the SLR (Straight Leg Raise) and sit and reach tests.</prim_outcome>
      <prim_outcome>In the present study, agility is being investigated. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: َAgility is evaluated using the Illinois Agility Test.</prim_outcome>
      <prim_outcome>In the present study, performance is being investigated. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Performance is measured using the Counter Movement Jump test.</prim_outcome>
    </primary_outcome>
    <secondary_outcome>
      <sec_outcome></sec_outcome>
    </secondary_outcome>
    <secondary_sponsor>
      <sponsor_name></sponsor_name>
    </secondary_sponsor>
    <secondary_ids>
      <secondary_id>
        <sec_id></sec_id>
        <issuing_authority></issuing_authority>
      </secondary_id>
    </secondary_ids>
    <source_support>
      <source_name>The University of Bu-Ali Sina</source_name>
    </source_support>
    <ethics_reviews>
      <ethics_review>
        <status>Approved</status>
        <approval_date>2024-02-26</approval_date>
        <contact_name>Ethics committee of Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan</contact_name>
        <contact_address>Bu-Ali Sina University, Chaharbagh-e Shahid Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, Hamedan Hamedan Hamadan Iran (Islamic Republic of)</contact_address>
        <contact_phone></contact_phone>
        <contact_email></contact_email>
      </ethics_review>
    </ethics_reviews>
  </trial>
</trials>
