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Jump start: simple Warm-Up trick may improve speed and stability
NCT ID NCT07664475
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether doing drop jumps during warm-up helps young basketball players jump higher, sprint faster, and land more stably. Twenty-two athletes were split into two groups: one added drop jumps to their warm-up for 8 weeks, the other did not. Researchers measured jump height, 10-meter sprint time, and ankle stability before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Drop jump exercise
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this warm-up technique could help coaches improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk in young athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes or settings.
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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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22 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Finished
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Apr 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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13 to 14 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Active participation in competitive training programs (at least 7 hours per week), at least one year of experience in competitions organized by the Italian Basketball Federation, and no recent injuries. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of current or not fully recovered injuries to the ankle or foot, and irregular participation in training sessions within the three weeks preceding the study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Palermo
Palermo, Palermo, 90144, Italy
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