Comparing hang clean and half squat training for basketball players
Comparative Effects of Hang Clean and Half Squat Training Program on Vertical Jump Performance and Strength Among Basketball Players
This study tests which training method, hang clean or half squat, helps young male basketball players jump higher and get stronger over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06536790 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of two different training programs, hang clean and half squat, on vertical jump performance and strength in male basketball players aged 18-35 years. Over a 12-week period, participants will be randomly assigned to either the hang clean training group or the half squat training group. The study will assess improvements in vertical jump performance and strength through pre- and post-testing. Ethical approval has been obtained, and the trial will take place at basketball courts in Lahore.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are male basketball players aged 18-35 with experience in weight-lifting movements and no history of significant injuries.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include females, those with inadequate training experience, or individuals with medical conditions affecting their ability to participate.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance training methods for basketball players, leading to improved performance on the court.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar training approaches, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male Basketball player * Having experience with Weight-lifting movements, Squats, and Deadlifts * No history of anterior cruciate ligament injuries * No present complaint of Injury. * 3 years of Professional experience * Current competitive level Exclusion Criteria: * Medical condition * Previous history of LBP * Orthopedic or health related conditions * Female * Inadequate Training Experience * Exclude Performance-Enhancing Substance
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Don Bosco Basketball Court — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Muhammad Hamza Afzal, DPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Atif Javed, PP-DPT
- Email: atif.javed@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +923317491071
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.