Jumping and sprints: which exercise helps obese Kids' muscles and tendons more?
NCT ID NCT06727500
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two exercise programs—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) alone versus HIIT combined with plyometric (jump) training—in 40 children with obesity at different growth stages. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure changes in muscle and tendon stiffness, strength, and metabolism. The goal is to understand which exercise approach works best for improving muscle-tendon health in this population.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and plyometric (jump) exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which exercise type best improves muscle and tendon health in children with obesity, guiding future fitness programs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all children. It measures physical changes, not long-term health outcomes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
RECRUITINGSantiago, Chile
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