Jumping for glory: which plyometric method builds better soccer athletes?
NCT ID NCT07705087
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates how two types of plyometric training—body-weight jumps versus jumps with a weighted vest—affect athletic performance in young female soccer players. Thirty-six participants will be split into three groups: body-weight plyometrics, loaded plyometrics, or routine soccer training. After six weeks of training and a four-week break, researchers measure changes in leg strength, jumping ability, balance, and movement quality to see which method works best and how long the effects last.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- plyometric training (body-weight or with weighted vest)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify the most effective plyometric training method for improving strength, power, and balance in young female athletes, and show how long those benefits last during a break from training.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The training period is short (6 weeks), and long-term effects or injury risks are not fully assessed.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 36 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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13 to 18 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * No history of surgery due to musculoskeletal injuries within the past 6 months. * No use of ergogenic supplements within the past 3 months. * Regular participation in routine team training sessions for at least 2 months prior to the study. Exclusion Criteria: * History of any recent injury requiring a recovery period of more than one week. * Use of ergogenic aids or nutritional supplements during the intervention period. * Missing two consecutive or four non-consecutive training sessions during the study period. * Participation in additional structured physical training or exercises outside of the routine team practices and the study protocol.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pamukkale University, Faculty of Sport Sciences
Denizli, Denizli, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)
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