Effects of 8-Week Plyometric Training on Basketball Performance and Isokinetic Strength (NCT07399548) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of 8-Week Plyometric Training on Basketball Performance and Isokinetic Strength
Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2025-12-30
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week plyometric training program on the physical performance of male basketball players. The research focuses on measuring improvements in linear sprinting speed, change-of-direction (agility) abilities, and vertical jump height. Additionally, the study examines changes in the participants' muscle strength through isokinetic testing. Twenty-four trained basketball players were divided into two groups: the control group followed their regular basketball training, while the experimental group added specific plyometric exercises, such as jumps and bounds, twice per week. By comparing the results before and after the 8-week intervention period, the study seeks to determine if this training method effectively enhances the athletic skills required in competitive basketball.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 22 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Active and licensed male basketball players.
* Age between 18 and 22 years.
* Minimum of 3 years of competitive basketball experience.
* Currently participating in regular team training at least 5 days per week.
* Free from any lower-limb musculoskeletal injuries for at least 6 months prior to the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of any acute or chronic injury that limits maximal performance during the study period.
* Concurrent participation in any other external strength or power training programs.
* Failure to attend more than 10 percent of the intervention 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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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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
1
25-meter Linear Sprint Time
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8).
2
V-cut Agility Test Time
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8).