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Horizontal Plyometric Training and Sprint Mechanics in Early-Adolescent Track-and-Field Athletes

NCT07571083 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 9

Last updated 2026-05-06

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Summary

This field-based exploratory pre-post study examined the effects of a six-week horizontally oriented plyometric training program on sprint performance and sprint-related temporal-kinematic outcomes in early-adolescent male track-and-field athletes. Participants completed 12 supervised plyometric training sessions integrated into their regular athletics practice. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and after the intervention using field-based sprint testing, video-derived temporal-kinematic analysis, and horizontal jump performance measures.

The study was conducted in a low-resource community sport setting in Antioquia, Colombia. The intervention was designed according to the participants' age, training background, and usual sport practice demands, with progressive exercise exposure, supervision, adequate recovery, and safety monitoring throughout the training period.

Conditions

  • Athletic Performance
  • Sprint Performance
  • Youths

Interventions

OTHER

Horizontally Oriented Plyometric Training

The intervention consisted of 12 supervised sessions of horizontally oriented plyometric exercises delivered over approximately six weeks. Exercises emphasized forward-directed explosive actions and horizontal force application through age-appropriate plyometric tasks. Sessions were conducted under supervision and incorporated warm-up, technical instruction, controlled progression of volume and intensity, rest periods, and monitoring for pain, excessive fatigue, or musculoskeletal discomfort.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Federal University of Vicosa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
12 Years
Max Age
13 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-07-01
Primary Completion
2022-07-01
Completion
2022-08-30

Countries

  • Colombia

Study Locations

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