Two-Week training shows promise for Kho-Kho athletes
NCT ID NCT06602895
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a short, intensive program of strength and balance exercises could improve agility, movement, and stability in national-level Kho-Kho players. Sixty male and female athletes aged 18-25 trained for one hour, six days a week for two weeks. The goal was to see if the training helped their performance and if there were differences between genders.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2021
- Finished
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Oct 2021
- 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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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Kho-Kho players aged between 18 and 25 years, all at the national level. * Both male and female participants. * Expressed eagerness to participate in the camp and training. * Participants needed foundational experience with functional training relevant to Kho-Kho to ensure they could safely engage in and benefit from the specific training protocols designed for this study. Exclusion Criteria: * The participants were unable to perform the required tests and training sessions at the outset. * Participants with a history of serious injuries related to strength and balance training were also excluded to minimize the risk of re-injury. * Participants who experienced issues such as low back pain, vestibular problems, or lower extremity injuries during the camp training were removed from the final analysis to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the study\'s results
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Manav Rachna Sports Science Center
Faridabad, Haryana, 121001, India
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