Jumping for speed: 12 sessions of plyometric training may boost sprint in teens

NCT ID NCT07571083

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Federal University of Vicosa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether 12 sessions of horizontally oriented plyometric training (jumping and explosive exercises) over six weeks could improve sprint performance in 9 early-adolescent male track-and-field athletes. The researchers measured sprint times and movement patterns before and after training. The goal was to see if this type of training, done in a low-resource community setting, could help young athletes run faster.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Horizontally oriented plyometric training
What this could lead to: If effective, this training approach could help young athletes improve sprint speed with simple, low-cost exercises.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 9 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to other groups or settings.

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE SPRINT PERFORMANCE YOUTHS

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Locations

Tecnológico de Antioquia

Guarne, Antioquia, 054080, Colombia

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