Jump training boosts taekwondo skills in teens
NCT ID NCT07351539
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding plyometric (jump) training to regular taekwondo practice helps young athletes improve balance, joint position sense, and explosive strength. Twenty athletes aged 15–18 were split into two groups: one did jump training three times a week for eight weeks, while the other only did regular taekwondo. The researchers measured balance, knee joint awareness, and jump performance before and after the training.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- plyometric training
- What this could lead to
- If effective, plyometric training could be added to regular taekwondo practice to improve balance, body awareness, and jumping power in young athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 20 participants. Results may not apply to all athletes or guarantee performance gains.
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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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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2022
- 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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15 to 18 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: • When forming the groups, care was taken to ensure that none of the athletes were currently undergoing injury rehabilitation or had any recent injuries that could affect their performance. Additionally, all voluntary participants underwent health screening to verify their current health status. Exclusion Criteria: • Athletes with injuries or illnesses were not included in the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alaeddin Keykubat Yerleşkesi Akademi Mah. Yeni İstanbul Cad. Selçuklu
Konya, 42150, Turkey (Türkiye)