CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Eight Weeks of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical Performance in Young Taekwondo Athletes

Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2023-01-18

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effects of an eight-week high-intensity interval training program on agility, frequency speeds of kick, vertical jump, and standing long jump performances in young taekwondo. The main question it aims to answer is: Our main hypothesis is that the 8 week high-intensity interval training program improve agility, frequency speeds of kick, vertical jump, and standing long jump performances of young taekwondo Researchers will compare the experimental group and control group to see if the training program improve the agility, frequency speeds of kick, vertical jump, and standing long jump performances. Participants will perform the 8 week hight inntesity interval training.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 18 Years

Sex

MALE

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Twenty male taekwondo athletes aged 16 to 18 from Süer Sports Club in Ankara participated in the study. Inclusion Criteria: When forming the groups, care was taken to ensure that none of the athletes were currently undergoing injury rehabilitation or had any recent injuries that could affect their performance. Additionally, all voluntary participants underwent health screening to verify their current health status. Exclusion Criteria: Athletes with injuries or illnesses were not included in the study.

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

Taekwondo-Specific Agility Test (TSAT)

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Frequency Speed of Kick Test (FSKT10s)

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Multiple Frequency Speed of Kick Test (FSKTmult)

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Kick Decrement Index (KDI)

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Vertical Jump Test

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Standing Long Jump Test

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07194512

SponsorSelcuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-21

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 18 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Taekwondo-Specific Agility Test (TSAT)

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Frequency Speed of Kick Test (FSKT10s)

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Multiple Frequency Speed of Kick Test (FSKTmult)

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Kick Decrement Index (KDI)

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Vertical Jump Test

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study

Standing Long Jump Test

Timeframe: For 8 weeks from the start of the study