Effects of Unilateral Complex Training on Lower-Limb Strength Asymmetry and Athletic Performance … (NCT07766096) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Unilateral Complex Training on Lower-Limb Strength Asymmetry and Athletic Performance in Basketball Players
Turkey (Türkiye)29 participantsStarted 2026-05-10
Plain-language summary
This study evaluated the effects of an eight-week unilateral complex training program on lower-limb strength, inter-limb strength asymmetry, and athletic performance in male basketball players. Participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group that performed unilateral complex training in addition to regular basketball training or a control group that continued regular basketball training. Outcomes included isokinetic knee flexor and extensor strength, hamstring-to-quadriceps strength ratios, inter-limb strength asymmetry, vertical jump performance, and 20-m sprint performance. The study aimed to determine whether unilateral complex training could improve lower-limb neuromuscular function and athletic performance in basketball players.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 21 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male basketball players who volunteered to participate in the study.
* Having at least 5 years of basketball training experience.
* Participating in regular basketball training at least four times per week during the previous 2 years.
* Being actively involved in regular basketball training and competition.
* Being able to participate in the unilateral complex training and performance testing procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of any musculoskeletal injury or health condition that could affect physical performance or prevent participation in the training program.
* Current injury or medical condition restricting participation in basketball training or performance testing.
* Failure to complete the required training or testing sessions.
* Use of medications or treatments that could substantially affect physical performance, if applicable.
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3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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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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Lower-Limb Strength Asymmetry
Timeframe: Baseline and after the 6-week intervention