Could plyometric and core exercises make runners faster and Injury-Free?
NCT ID NCT07741539
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a multicomponent exercise program—combining plyometric, strength, and core exercises—can improve athletic performance and reduce injuries in recreational runners. Participants, who run 20-100 km per week, will be randomly assigned to either this program or a traditional strength program, both done at home 2-3 times a week for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in jump height, muscle strength, core endurance, and foot posture, and track injuries over a 16-week period.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A multicomponent exercise program combining plyometric, strength, and core exercises, performed at home without supervision.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer runners a simple, home-based way to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small (29 participants) and relies on self-reported injuries, so results may not apply broadly. Home-based, unsupervised exercise may also lead to inconsistent adherence.
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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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29 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
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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18 to 65 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: * The primary sport must be running. * Be between 18 and 65 years of age. * Participate in races. * Run 20-100 km per week. * Have at least 12 months of regular running experience. * At least 3 running training sessions per week. Exclusion Criteria: * Did not injured in the last 3 months. * Did not undergone surgery in the last 12 months. * Did not have any issues that limit strength training. * Did not having any neurological, tumor, cardiovascular, rheumatological, or hormonal diseases.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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PT Academy
Istanbul, Kadıköy, 34726, Turkey (Türkiye)
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