Effect of Plyometric Training on Adolescent Wrestlers
The Effect of Plyometric Exercises on Physical Fitness Parameters in Freestyle Adolescent Wrestlers
NA · Hasan Kalyoncu University · NCT06372808
This study tests if adding plyometric exercises to the training of young wrestlers aged 10 to 15 can improve their physical fitness compared to those who stick to their usual routine.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hasan Kalyoncu University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kahramanmaraş) |
| Trial ID | NCT06372808 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how plyometric exercises impact physical fitness in freestyle adolescent wrestlers. Participants aged 10 to 15, who have been wrestling for at least three years, will be randomly assigned to either a training group that performs plyometric exercises twice a week or a control group that continues their regular training without additional interventions. The study will last for eight weeks, with evaluations conducted at the beginning and end to assess changes in fitness parameters. This research aims to fill the gap in literature regarding plyometric training specifically for adolescent wrestlers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are freestyle wrestlers aged 10 to 15 who have been practicing the sport for at least three years.
Not a fit: Patients with injuries, chronic pain, or those involved in other sports may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the physical performance and power of adolescent wrestlers, potentially improving their competitive outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited literature on plyometric training specifically for wrestlers, similar training methods have shown positive outcomes in other athletic populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria for the study: * Individuals engaged in freestyle wrestling sport with a valid license, * Aged between 10 and 15 years old, * Have been practicing this sport for at least three years, * Not involved in any other sports discipline, * Willing to cooperate and volunteer for the study, * The research will include those who have not received medical treatment in the last three months and will not receive treatment during the study period. Exclusion criteria for the study: * Individuals with injuries and chronic pain, * Smokers, * Regular medication users, * Those with neurological and systemic diseases, * Individuals who have experienced trauma and undergone surgery in the last three months, * Athletes who withdraw their voluntary participation
Where this trial is running
Kahramanmaraş
- Batipark Sports Hall — Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aysenur Tuncer, PhD
- Email: aysenur.tuncer@hku.edu.tr
- Phone: +90342 2118080
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.
Conditions: Physical Fitness, Power, Plyometric Exercises, Wrestlers