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Plyometric Training on Sand vs Firm Ground in Young Adults

NCT07489404 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 57

Last updated 2026-03-27

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Summary

Summary

The purpose of this interventional study is to determine whether the type of training surface used during plyometric training influences neuromuscular performance, dynamic postural balance, and muscle soreness in young active males. The main questions this study aims to answer are:

* Does plyometric training performed on sand improve dynamic postural balance more than training performed on a firm surface?
* Does plyometric training performed on sand reduce lower-limb muscle soreness compared with training performed on a firm surface?

Researchers will compare a firm-ground plyometric training group, a sand-surface plyometric training group, and a control group to evaluate the effects of training surfaces on physical performance and recovery.

Participants will:

* Perform plyometric training sessions three times per week for eight weeks (experimental groups).
* Complete performance tests, including vertical jumps, sprint tests, change-of-direction speed tests, and the Y-Balance Test, before and after the intervention.
* Report perceived lower-limb muscle soreness following training sessions.

Conditions

  • Lower Limb Injuries

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Plyometric Training on Sand

Participants performed a multidirectional plyometric training program on dry sand three times a week for eight weeks. The training sessions included forward bounding jumps, lateral hurdle jumps, and forward hurdle jumps with progressive increases in training volume throughout the intervention period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Manouba

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mohamed UM jlid, Assoc. Prof. · University Manouba

  • Salah Mohammed Abuzaid · University Manouba

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Max Age
20 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-09-01
Primary Completion
2024-11-15
Completion
2024-12-01

Countries

  • Tunisia

Study Locations

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