Jump higher, kick harder? study links explosive power in taekwondo stars
NCT ID NCT07656064
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 32 elite taekwondo athletes to see if their jumping ability is linked to how hard they can kick. Participants did jump tests and sport-specific kicks, with impact measured by a special force system. The goal was to understand these relationships across gender and weight classes—no treatment or training was tested.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Elite Taekwondo athletes with international competition experience Training regularly (minimum 6 sessions per week) No lower extremity injury affecting performance in the last 6 months Voluntary participation with written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Current musculoskeletal injury or pain affecting performance History of lower limb surgery in the past 12 months Use of performance-enhancing drugs or stimulants before testing Failure to complete all performance tests (CMJ and kicking protocols) Non-compliance with pre-test instructions (diet, rest, or activity restrictions)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bayburt Unıversity
Bayburt, Merkez, 69000, Turkey (Türkiye)