Plyometric training for preventing injuries in young cricket players
Effect of 8 Week Plyometric Training on Injury Prevention in Domestic Cricket Players
This study tests if an 8-week plyometric training program can help young cricket players aged 18-25 in Chakwal avoid injuries better than regular exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06212843 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an 8-week plyometric training program aimed at preventing injuries among domestic cricket players aged 18-25. Participants from Chakwal will undergo a structured plyometric regimen, while a control group will engage in conventional exercises. The outcomes will be assessed by comparing injury rates between the two groups to determine the impact of plyometric training on injury prevention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are domestic cricket players aged 18-25 who have been actively playing for over a year.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of trauma or injury in the last month may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training program could significantly reduce injury rates among young cricket players.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on plyometric training specifically for cricket, similar approaches in other sports have shown promising results in injury prevention.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * domestic cricket players between 18-25 years. * actively engaged for more than 1 year Exclusion Criteria: * history of trauma/injury in last month
Where this trial is running
Islamabad, Punjab
- Riphah international university — Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aqsa safdar, DPT — Riphah International University Islamabad
- Study coordinator: Waqar Awan, PHD
- Email: waqar.ahmed@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 0333-534884
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.