Effects of Plyometric Versus Resistance Band Training on Agility and Rate of Perceived Exertion A… (NCT07458373) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Plyometric Versus Resistance Band Training on Agility and Rate of Perceived Exertion Among Recreational Football Players
40 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of the current study is to evaluate the plyometrics and resistance band training in recreational football players, aged 18-25 years. The main question it aims to answer are:
Does the plyometrics significantly improve agility and reduce Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)? Does the resistance band training significantly improve agility and reduce RPE? Participants will be assigned to either an experimental group receiving plyometrics or arm comparator group receiving resistance band training, and will complete standardized assessment of agility and RPE before and after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Population selected: Male recreational footballers.
* Participants who were football players had been actively participating in football academies for more than 6 months.
* Participants must be active and are in good health.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants with any neurological and spinal impairments, cardiopulmonary diseases and musculoskeletal disorders.
* Participants with history of any lower limb surgeries that affect lower limb function
* Participants not regularly attending the training programs.
* Participants with history of any lower limb fracture and ligament sprain.
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?
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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
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Agility
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07458373
SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences