Analysis of New Materials and Artificial Turf Products: Influence and Impact on Athlete Performance and Perception
NCT ID: NCT06939218
Last Updated: 2025-04-22
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-09-01
2026-06-30
Brief Summary
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For this reason, over the past year, the IGOID Group has requested various projects to cover all the necessary phases and nuances to address this issue.
The activities included in these projects are divided into two phases:
Phase 1: Evaluation of Sports Surfaces in the Laboratory (durability and surface-player and surface-ball interaction). Tests will be conducted on artificial turf samples constructed with SBR rubber (the main material to be replaced under the EU regulation), natural-origin infills, polymeric infills larger than 5 mm, and other infills. Initially, a market analysis and classification will be carried out, followed by laboratory tests. Across all projects, a minimum of 30 alternatives are expected to be analyzed.
Phase 2: Field Study. Tests will be conducted on a sample of athletes on constructed surfaces representing the different alternatives evaluated in Phase 1. Performance tests and a battery of assessments will be carried out to understand athlete perception. A sample of 30 athletes will be randomly divided into groups to perform different repetitions of the test batteries, covering a minimum of six different sports facilities.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
BASIC_SCIENCE
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Standard Turf
articipants test the standard turf surface first, followed by the other surfaces in a randomized order.
Countermovement Jump (CMJ)
Participants perform a vertical jump starting from a standing position, bending their knees to 90 degrees, and then jumping as high as possible. The height of the jump is measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Jump Test
Participants perform repeated vertical jumps for 20 seconds, with the height of each jump measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) Test
articipants perform six 30-meter sprints with 20 seconds of rest between each sprint. Sprint times are measured using photocell timing gates (RaceTime, Microgate, Bolzano, Italy).
Maximum Sprint Test
Participants perform three maximum effort sprints over 40 meters. Sprint times and speeds are measured using 1080 motion analysis
Change of Direction (COD) Test
Participants perform a sprint with a change of direction, running 5 meters in one direction and then 5 meters at a 90-degree angle. The time to complete the test is measured.
Shooting Test
Participants perform a shooting test, aiming to hit a target with maximum speed. The speed of the shot is measured using radar.
Small side game test
Participants engage in a 5v5 small-sided game on a 600 m² field to simulate match conditions and assess performance in a game-like scenario.
Performance and Comfort Perception Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perception of performance and comfort on the surface, using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Perceived Exertion Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perceived exertion during the tests, using the Borg scale
Ecolastene Turf
Participants test the Ecolastene turf surface, followed by the other surfaces in a randomized order.
Countermovement Jump (CMJ)
Participants perform a vertical jump starting from a standing position, bending their knees to 90 degrees, and then jumping as high as possible. The height of the jump is measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Jump Test
Participants perform repeated vertical jumps for 20 seconds, with the height of each jump measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) Test
articipants perform six 30-meter sprints with 20 seconds of rest between each sprint. Sprint times are measured using photocell timing gates (RaceTime, Microgate, Bolzano, Italy).
Maximum Sprint Test
Participants perform three maximum effort sprints over 40 meters. Sprint times and speeds are measured using 1080 motion analysis
Change of Direction (COD) Test
Participants perform a sprint with a change of direction, running 5 meters in one direction and then 5 meters at a 90-degree angle. The time to complete the test is measured.
Shooting Test
Participants perform a shooting test, aiming to hit a target with maximum speed. The speed of the shot is measured using radar.
Small side game test
Participants engage in a 5v5 small-sided game on a 600 m² field to simulate match conditions and assess performance in a game-like scenario.
Performance and Comfort Perception Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perception of performance and comfort on the surface, using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Perceived Exertion Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perceived exertion during the tests, using the Borg scale
Natural Turf
Participants test the natural turf surface, followed by the other surfaces in a randomized order.
Countermovement Jump (CMJ)
Participants perform a vertical jump starting from a standing position, bending their knees to 90 degrees, and then jumping as high as possible. The height of the jump is measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Jump Test
Participants perform repeated vertical jumps for 20 seconds, with the height of each jump measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) Test
articipants perform six 30-meter sprints with 20 seconds of rest between each sprint. Sprint times are measured using photocell timing gates (RaceTime, Microgate, Bolzano, Italy).
Maximum Sprint Test
Participants perform three maximum effort sprints over 40 meters. Sprint times and speeds are measured using 1080 motion analysis
Change of Direction (COD) Test
Participants perform a sprint with a change of direction, running 5 meters in one direction and then 5 meters at a 90-degree angle. The time to complete the test is measured.
Shooting Test
Participants perform a shooting test, aiming to hit a target with maximum speed. The speed of the shot is measured using radar.
Small side game test
Participants engage in a 5v5 small-sided game on a 600 m² field to simulate match conditions and assess performance in a game-like scenario.
Performance and Comfort Perception Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perception of performance and comfort on the surface, using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Perceived Exertion Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perceived exertion during the tests, using the Borg scale
No Performance Infill Turf
Participants test the turf surface without performance infill, followed by the other surfaces in a randomized order.
Countermovement Jump (CMJ)
Participants perform a vertical jump starting from a standing position, bending their knees to 90 degrees, and then jumping as high as possible. The height of the jump is measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Jump Test
Participants perform repeated vertical jumps for 20 seconds, with the height of each jump measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) Test
articipants perform six 30-meter sprints with 20 seconds of rest between each sprint. Sprint times are measured using photocell timing gates (RaceTime, Microgate, Bolzano, Italy).
Maximum Sprint Test
Participants perform three maximum effort sprints over 40 meters. Sprint times and speeds are measured using 1080 motion analysis
Change of Direction (COD) Test
Participants perform a sprint with a change of direction, running 5 meters in one direction and then 5 meters at a 90-degree angle. The time to complete the test is measured.
Shooting Test
Participants perform a shooting test, aiming to hit a target with maximum speed. The speed of the shot is measured using radar.
Small side game test
Participants engage in a 5v5 small-sided game on a 600 m² field to simulate match conditions and assess performance in a game-like scenario.
Performance and Comfort Perception Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perception of performance and comfort on the surface, using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Perceived Exertion Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perceived exertion during the tests, using the Borg scale
Natural Grass
Participants test the hybrid turf surface, followed by the other surfaces in a randomized order.
Countermovement Jump (CMJ)
Participants perform a vertical jump starting from a standing position, bending their knees to 90 degrees, and then jumping as high as possible. The height of the jump is measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Jump Test
Participants perform repeated vertical jumps for 20 seconds, with the height of each jump measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) Test
articipants perform six 30-meter sprints with 20 seconds of rest between each sprint. Sprint times are measured using photocell timing gates (RaceTime, Microgate, Bolzano, Italy).
Maximum Sprint Test
Participants perform three maximum effort sprints over 40 meters. Sprint times and speeds are measured using 1080 motion analysis
Change of Direction (COD) Test
Participants perform a sprint with a change of direction, running 5 meters in one direction and then 5 meters at a 90-degree angle. The time to complete the test is measured.
Shooting Test
Participants perform a shooting test, aiming to hit a target with maximum speed. The speed of the shot is measured using radar.
Small side game test
Participants engage in a 5v5 small-sided game on a 600 m² field to simulate match conditions and assess performance in a game-like scenario.
Performance and Comfort Perception Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perception of performance and comfort on the surface, using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Perceived Exertion Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perceived exertion during the tests, using the Borg scale
Hybrid Turf
Participants test the hybrid turf surface, followed by the other surfaces in a randomized order.
Countermovement Jump (CMJ)
Participants perform a vertical jump starting from a standing position, bending their knees to 90 degrees, and then jumping as high as possible. The height of the jump is measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Jump Test
Participants perform repeated vertical jumps for 20 seconds, with the height of each jump measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) Test
articipants perform six 30-meter sprints with 20 seconds of rest between each sprint. Sprint times are measured using photocell timing gates (RaceTime, Microgate, Bolzano, Italy).
Maximum Sprint Test
Participants perform three maximum effort sprints over 40 meters. Sprint times and speeds are measured using 1080 motion analysis
Change of Direction (COD) Test
Participants perform a sprint with a change of direction, running 5 meters in one direction and then 5 meters at a 90-degree angle. The time to complete the test is measured.
Shooting Test
Participants perform a shooting test, aiming to hit a target with maximum speed. The speed of the shot is measured using radar.
Small side game test
Participants engage in a 5v5 small-sided game on a 600 m² field to simulate match conditions and assess performance in a game-like scenario.
Performance and Comfort Perception Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perception of performance and comfort on the surface, using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Perceived Exertion Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perceived exertion during the tests, using the Borg scale
Interventions
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Countermovement Jump (CMJ)
Participants perform a vertical jump starting from a standing position, bending their knees to 90 degrees, and then jumping as high as possible. The height of the jump is measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Jump Test
Participants perform repeated vertical jumps for 20 seconds, with the height of each jump measured using a laser measurement tool (OptoJump-Microgate, Optojump, Bolzano, Italy).
Repeated Sprint Ability (RSA) Test
articipants perform six 30-meter sprints with 20 seconds of rest between each sprint. Sprint times are measured using photocell timing gates (RaceTime, Microgate, Bolzano, Italy).
Maximum Sprint Test
Participants perform three maximum effort sprints over 40 meters. Sprint times and speeds are measured using 1080 motion analysis
Change of Direction (COD) Test
Participants perform a sprint with a change of direction, running 5 meters in one direction and then 5 meters at a 90-degree angle. The time to complete the test is measured.
Shooting Test
Participants perform a shooting test, aiming to hit a target with maximum speed. The speed of the shot is measured using radar.
Small side game test
Participants engage in a 5v5 small-sided game on a 600 m² field to simulate match conditions and assess performance in a game-like scenario.
Performance and Comfort Perception Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perception of performance and comfort on the surface, using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Perceived Exertion Questionnaire
Participants complete a questionnaire to assess their perceived exertion during the tests, using the Borg scale
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Health Status: Players who do not have active or chronic injuries that could affect their ability to perform performance tests.
Willingness to Participate: Players who are willing to undergo performance tests and complete perception questionnaires.
Recent Injury History: Players who have not experienced significant injuries in the three months prior to the start of the study.
Medical Conditions: Players who do not have pre-existing medical conditions that could affect their ability to perform performance tests or endanger their health during the tests.
Medication: Players who are not taking medications that could affect their ability to perform performance tests.
Consent: Players who have signed an informed consent form to participate in the study and are willing to consistently follow the study protocols.
Age: Players between 20 and 30 years old (to obtain a more homogeneous sample). -
Exclusion Criteria
Medication: Players who are taking medications that could affect their ability to perform performance tests or could affect their understanding of the questionnaires and perception tools.
Medical History: Players who have a history of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or neurological disease.
Recent Surgery: Players who have had major surgery in the last six months that could affect their ability to perform performance tests.
Protocol Compliance: Players who are not willing or able to consistently follow the study protocols.
Disability: Players who have a physical or cognitive disability that could affect their ability to perform performance tests.
Consent: Players who have not signed an informed consent form to participate in the study.
Age: Players who do not meet the minimum and maximum age requirements to be included in the study.
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20 Years
30 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Castilla-La Mancha
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Jose Luis Felipe
Senior Lecturer
Other Identifiers
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IGOID2
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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