CompletedNot Applicable

Combined Strength and Plyometric Training in Sanda Athletes

China30 participantsStarted 2026-01-20

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of an 8-week combined strength and plyometric training program on lower-limb performance and neuromuscular function in male Sanda athletes. Thirty male Sanda athletes were randomly assigned to a strength training group or a combined strength and plyometric training group. Both groups trained three times per week for 8 weeks. Outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention and included standing long jump, countermovement jump, hexagon test, reactive strength index, lower-limb vertical stiffness, and lead-leg Sanda roundhouse kick attack time.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 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.

Inclusion Criteria: Male Sanda athletes aged 18-25 years. Holders of National Second-Class Athlete certification or above. Provided written informed consent before participation. Exclusion Criteria: Recent musculoskeletal injury, particularly of the lower limbs. Any contraindication to high-intensity training. Participation in additional structured strength or plyometric training during the previous 8 weeks.

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

Change in Standing Long Jump Performance

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention within 48 hours after the final training session, approximately 8 weeks

Change in Countermovement Jump Height

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention within 48 hours after the final training session, approximately 8 weeks

Change in Hexagon Test Performance

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention within 48 hours after the final training session, approximately 8 weeks

Change in Reactive Strength Index

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention within 48 hours after the final training session, approximately 8 weeks

Change in Lower-Limb Vertical Stiffness

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention within 48 hours after the final training session, approximately 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07617831

SponsorMingjie Hu

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-15

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Athletic Performance; Neuromuscular Function; Lower-Limb Performance;Sanda trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 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

Change in Standing Long Jump Performance

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention within 48 hours after the final training session, approximately 8 weeks

Change in Countermovement Jump Height

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention within 48 hours after the final training session, approximately 8 weeks

Change in Hexagon Test Performance

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention within 48 hours after the final training session, approximately 8 weeks

Change in Reactive Strength Index

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention within 48 hours after the final training session, approximately 8 weeks

Change in Lower-Limb Vertical Stiffness

Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention within 48 hours after the final training session, approximately 8 weeks