Can a tiny needle boost your vertical jump?
NCT ID NCT07524647
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a technique called ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation (a needle that electrically stimulates the femoral nerve) can improve vertical jump performance in healthy athletes. Twenty-nine athletes will either do plyometric training alone or combine it with the nerve stimulation. The goal is to see if the combo leads to higher jumps and better leg power.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation (electrical stimulation via needle)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer athletes a new way to boost jump height and leg power.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (29 people) in healthy athletes, so results may not apply to others. The effect may be small or not last long.
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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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29 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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16 to 35 years
- 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: * Practice at least 6 hours of physical activity a week. Exclusion Criteria: * Serious illnesses * Cardiovascular pathologies * Physical injuries that prevented them from participating in sports in the three months prior to the start of the study * Any absolute contraindication to invasive physical therapy.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centro de Fisioterapia FyS
Narón, A Coruña, 15570, Spain
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