Suspension cords may give young volleyball players a jump on power
NCT ID NCT07803640
First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding an 8-week TRX suspension training program to regular practice helps young male volleyball players improve body composition, explosive power, and sprint speed. About 26 athletes aged 14 to 18 will be split into two groups: one doing TRX twice a week plus their usual training, and one doing only their usual training. Researchers will measure vertical jump, leg and grip strength, sprint time, and anaerobic power before and after the program to see if suspension training offers an extra edge.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TRX suspension training program
- What this could lead to
- If TRX training proves effective, it could offer a simple, equipment-light way for young athletes to improve explosive power, sprint speed, and strength beyond regular practice.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early trial with only 26 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The extra training could also add fatigue or injury risk, though the program is short and supervised.
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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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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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14 to 18 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: * Being a male volleyball player aged between 14 and 18 years * Active membership in the Mus Sports High School volleyball team * Voluntary participation in the study with signed informed consent from both the participant and their parent/guardian * Continuous participation in regular volleyball team practices * No history of severe musculoskeletal injuries or surgeries in the lower or upper extremities in the past 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Absence from more than 10% of the planned TRX or volleyball training sessions during the 8-week intervention period * Occurrence of any acute injury or medical condition preventing participation in training or performance tests * Simultaneous participation in any other structured resistance, plyometric, or high-intensity conditioning program outside of the study protocol * Failure to perform pre- or post-intervention performance tests
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mus Sports High School Indoor Sports Hall
Muş, Central, 49100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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