Sprint training may give young basketball players an edge
NCT ID NCT07477379
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding a 6-week change-of-direction sprint program to regular basketball training improves lower-limb explosive power and agility in youth players. Twenty male athletes aged 18-19 were randomly assigned to either the extra sprint training or their usual routine. Researchers measured jump height, sprint speed, and agility before and after the program to see if the extra training made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Change-of-direction repeated sprint training
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training program could help coaches improve young athletes' performance on the court.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all players. The training is demanding and could increase injury risk.
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Study facts
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- 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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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- 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 19 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 basketball players aged 18-19 years * At least three years of basketball training experience * Regular participation in team basketball training sessions * Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any musculoskeletal injury that could affect physical performance * Failure to attend training sessions or testing procedures during the study period * Withdrawal from the study before completion of the intervention
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inonu University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Physical Education and Sport on Disabilities
Malatya, Battalgazi, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)
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