Beach sprint test put to the test: sand vs solid ground
NCT ID NCT07638475
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a 15-meter sprint test gives consistent results when done on sand versus a firm surface. Sixteen male beach-sport athletes did three sprints on each surface, repeating the test on a different day. The goal was to see if the test is reliable for measuring sprint performance in beach sports.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help coaches and researchers use sprint tests reliably on different surfaces for beach sports.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 16 male athletes. Results may not apply to other groups or sports.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consisted of male athletes participating in beach soccer, beach volleyball, or beach handball in Antioquia, Colombia. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling based on their availability during the data-collection period. Eligible athletes had completed at least six months of regular beach-sport training. Athletes with a musculoskeletal injury during the preceding six weeks, an acute illness during the preceding seven days, or who were unable to complete at least one full testing session were excluded.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria * Male athlete participating in beach soccer, beach volleyball, or beach handball. * Minimum of six months of regular beach-sport training. * Able to complete maximal 15-m sprint assessments on sand and firm surfaces. * Provision of written informed consent before participation. Exclusion Criteria * Musculoskeletal injury during the six weeks preceding testing. * Acute illness during the seven days preceding testing. * Failure to complete at least one full testing session.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad de Antioquia
Guarne, Antioquia, 054080, Colombia
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