New study tests whether explosive Sprint-Plyometric training boosts rugby performance
NCT ID NCT07591675
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two 8-week training programs for intermediate rugby players aged 18-25: one combines sprinting and plyometric exercises (like jumps), the other uses traditional strength training. Researchers will measure changes in speed, agility, power, and movement quality. The goal is to see which approach better improves athletic performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training
- What this could lead to
- If this training method proves superior, it could offer rugby players a more effective way to improve speed, agility, and power.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The training is demanding and carries a risk of injury.
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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 64 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male and female athletes aged 18-25 years 2. A minimum of 2 years of structured rugby training experience 3. Actively training at least 3 hours per week 4. Medically cleared to engage in high-intensity physical activity 5. Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of moderate or severe musculoskeletal injuries or surgery within the past 6-12 months 2. Not medically approved to engage in high-intensity physical activities 3. Cardiovascular or cardiopulmonary disease or risk factors that contraindicate high-intensity training 4. Participation in any additional structured strength or plyometric program outside the study protocol during the intervention period
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ibadat International University, Islamabad (Iiui)
RECRUITINGIslamabad, 46000, Pakistan
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