One-Legged training might fix strength imbalance and elevate basketball performance
NCT ID NCT07766096
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether an eight-week unilateral complex training program—combining single-leg resistance exercises with explosive moves—can reduce strength differences between the legs and improve athletic performance in male basketball players. Participants are randomly assigned to either add this training to their regular basketball practice or continue with their usual routine. Researchers will measure leg strength, jump height, and sprint speed to see if the program makes a meaningful difference.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Unilateral complex training program (a behavioral intervention combining unilateral resistance exercises with explosive or plyometric movements)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training approach could offer a practical way for basketball players to correct strength imbalances between legs, potentially improving performance and reducing injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 29 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training is demanding and could carry a risk of muscle soreness or injury.
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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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29 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- 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 21 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 who volunteered to participate in the study. * Having at least 5 years of basketball training experience. * Participating in regular basketball training at least four times per week during the previous 2 years. * Being actively involved in regular basketball training and competition. * Being able to participate in the unilateral complex training and performance testing procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any musculoskeletal injury or health condition that could affect physical performance or prevent participation in the training program. * Current injury or medical condition restricting participation in basketball training or performance testing. * Failure to complete the required training or testing sessions. * Use of medications or treatments that could substantially affect physical performance, if applicable.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziantep University, Faculty of Sport Sciences
Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)
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