Effects of a Targeted Prevention Program on Change-of-Direction Biomechanics and Performance in Elite Female Soccer Players

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Conditions studied: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

In brief

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in female soccer and frequently occur during change-of-direction (COD) movements without contact. Biomechanical deficits during these movements are considered important risk factors. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a targeted injury-prevention program on biomechanical movement quality and performance during change-of-direction tasks in female soccer players. Participants will perform a 90° cutting task during which biomechanical movement quality will be assessed using the Cutting Movement Assessment Score (CMAS), while performance will be evaluated using cutting time measured with photoelectric timing gates. Participants will also perform the 505 Agility Test to assess additional change-of-direction performance. In addition, subjective perceptions of functional confidence and performance will be collected using Likert-scale questionnaires. The study will assess whether a structured prevention program integrated into regular training can improve biomechanical movement patterns and change-of-direction performance.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07523178

Run by

University of Liege

People needed

51

Starts

2026-03-30

Expected to finish

2026-05-18

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-17

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 16. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female soccer players aged 13 to 16 years
• Female soccer players training at least 3 times per week
• Ability to provide informed consent (parental consent required for minors)

You may not qualify if…

• Previous lower-limb surgery
• Current musculoskeletal injury
• Refusal to participate or withdrawal of consent

Where it is running

• University of Liège — Liège, Liège, Belgium

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