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Sand training may boost balance and cut soreness in young athletes

NCT ID NCT07489404

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Manouba Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether doing jump and sprint exercises on sand or a hard surface makes a difference in performance, balance, and muscle soreness. 57 active young men trained three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers measured jumps, sprints, balance, and soreness to see which surface worked better.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

57 people

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Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 to 20 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male university students aged between 19 and 20 years * Physically active and regularly participating in practical sport science activities * Free from lower-limb injuries during the previous six months * Provided written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any musculoskeletal injury affecting the lower limbs or lower back * Any neurological or balance disorder that could affect test performance * Participation in another structured strength or plyometric training program during the study period * Failure to complete the training intervention or testing sessions

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  • Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, University of Manouba

    Manouba, Manouba, 2010, Tunisia