Wobbly workouts may sharpen basketball Players' moves
NCT ID NCT07697027
First seen Jul 10, 2026 ยท Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This trial compares unstable resistance training (exercises on unstable surfaces like balance pads) with traditional resistance training in male college basketball players. The goal is to see if the unstable version improves dynamic balance and the ability to quickly change direction. Participants will train for 12 weeks, and their balance and agility will be measured before and after. The study aims to find better ways to enhance athletic performance and potentially reduce injury risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Unstable resistance training (exercises on unstable surfaces)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training method could help athletes improve balance and agility, potentially reducing injury risk and enhancing performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in a specific group (male college basketball players), so results may not apply to others. Benefits over traditional training may be minimal.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- 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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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Students in the specialized basketball class. * No history of sports-related injuries in the past six months. * No history of serious injuries or illnesses that would affect participation in this experiment. * Willing to participate in the experiment and have signed an informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery on the upper or lower limbs or other parts of the body within the past six months. * History of severe sports injuries or physical illnesses.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Guangzhou Sports University Indoor Basketball Gymnasium
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510630, China
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