Speed-Based training may boost athletic skills better than fixed weights
NCT ID NCT07249203
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at two ways of doing resistance training in 20 male university athletes over 8 weeks. One group used a velocity-based approach (adjusting weights based on movement speed), while the other used a fixed percentage of their maximum strength. Researchers measured jumps, sprints, agility, and leg strength before and after training to see which method worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- resistance training (velocity-based or percentage-based)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help coaches and athletes choose more effective training methods to improve speed, power, and agility.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The findings are about training approaches, not a medical treatment.
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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 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2024
- 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 35 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: * Male university athletes aged 18-35 years * Regular participation in resistance training for at least 1 year * Free from any musculoskeletal injuries during the last 6 months * Willing to participate in all training sessions and testing procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent musculoskeletal, neurological, or cardiovascular disorders * Missed more than two training sessions during the study period * Use of performance-enhancing drugs or supplements during the study * Any medical condition that prevents participation in resistance training
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Gelişim University
Istanbul, 34310, Turkey (Türkiye)
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