CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Plyometric Training on University Female Tennis Players' Physical Fitness and Serve Performance

China40 participantsStarted 2023-04-08

Plain-language summary

The main objective of this study is to examine the effects of upper and lower limb plyometric training on the selected physical fitness and serve performance among university female tennis players in China. The main hypothesis of this study is to evaluate whether there are significant effects of 8 weeks of upper and lower limb plyometric training on selected physical fitness and serve performance among university female tennis players in China.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 24 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

. University female tennis players (aged 18-24 years old);
. Players who had been trained professionally for more than three years
. No history of recent surgery, no rehabilitation for the past 12 months;
. Not systematically trained in plyometric training;

Exclusion criteria

. Tennis-specific training time less than 3 years;
. Players with a history of recent fractures or any injury;

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from baseline power performance at 4 weeks and 8 weeks

Timeframe: Pretest: Before experiment; Mid-test: 4 weeks end; Post-test: 8 weeks end

Change from baseline strength performance at 4 weeks and 8 weeks

Timeframe: Pretest: Before experiment; Mid-test: 4 weeks end; Post-test: 8 weeks end

Change from baseline speed performance at 4 weeks and 8 weeks

Timeframe: Pretest: Before experiment; Mid-test: 4 weeks end; Post-test: 8 weeks end

Change from baseline agility performance at 4 weeks and 8 weeks

Timeframe: Pretest: Before experiment; Mid-test: 4 weeks end; Post-test: 8 weeks end

Change from baseline endurance performance at 4 weeks and 8 weeks

Timeframe: Pretest: Before experiment; Mid-test: 4 weeks end; Post-test: 8 weeks end

Change from baseline flexibility performance at 4 weeks and 8 weeks

Timeframe: Pretest: Before experiment; Mid-test: 4 weeks end; Post-test: 8 weeks end

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05802030

SponsorUniversiti Putra Malaysia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-18

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 24 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. University female tennis players (aged 18-24 years old);
. Players who had been trained professionally for more than three years
. No history of recent surgery, no rehabilitation for the past 12 months;
. Not systematically trained in plyometric training;

Exclusion criteria

. Tennis-specific training time less than 3 years;
. Players with a history of recent fractures or any injury;