Elastic Band-Resisted Plyometric Training in Young Soccer Players (NCT07367230) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Elastic Band-Resisted Plyometric Training in Young Soccer Players
Turkey (Türkiye)33 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of elastic band-resisted plyometric training (EBPT) on jump performance in young male soccer players. Thirty-three youth soccer players aged 14-15 years were randomly assigned to one of three groups: elastic band-resisted plyometric training (EBPT, n=10), traditional plyometric training (PLT, n=11), or control (CON, n=12). Both training groups completed a 6-week intervention consisting of 2 sessions per week with 120-230 foot contacts per session. The primary outcome was countermovement jump without arm swing (CMJ-NS) height. Secondary outcomes included squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump with arm swing (CMJ-AS), single-leg vertical jumps for dominant (SVJ-D) and non-dominant (SVJ-ND) legs, take-off velocity, and peak power. Assessments were conducted at baseline and post-intervention. The study aimed to determine whether adding elastic band resistance to plyometric exercises provides superior training adaptations compared to traditional plyometric training for enhancing lower-limb explosive power in young athletes.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 15 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male soccer players aged 14-15 years
* Member of a registered soccer academy
* Minimum 2 years of soccer training experience
* Regular participation in team training (at least 3 sessions per week)
* No participation in systematic plyometric training in the previous 6 months
* Written informed consent from parent/guardian
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current musculoskeletal injury or pain
* History of lower extremity surgery in the past 12 months
* Any cardiovascular or respiratory condition that contraindicates high-intensity exercise
* Participation in other training intervention studies
* Inability to attend at least 80% of training sessions
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Countermovement Jump Without Arm Swing (CMJ-NS) Height
Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks (post-intervention)