Sports Physical TherapyNCT05516706
Dynamic Stretching Versus Plyometric Push up Training on Upper Body Performance in Cricketers
A study testing Dynamic stretching and Plyometric push up in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
A comparison of dynamic stretching and plyometric pushup training on upper body performance tests of cricketers was performed. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Dynamic stretching and Plyometric push up
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 22 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 22 Apr 2021to 30 Jul 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Active cricket players ( who are currently laying cricket on the field)
- National-level cricket players having experience of 3 to 6 months
- Age 18 to 25 years
- Male cricketers
Who cannot join
- History of recent fracture of cervicothoracic region
- Disc prolapse stage 3
- Any other comorbid condition
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Riphah International University
Islamabad, Federal Cptial, 45320
About this study
A comparison of dynamic stretching and plyometric pushup training on upper body performance tests of cricketers was performed.
Read the detailed description
A Randomised control trial was performed for six weeks in which a sample size of 22 was taken participants were divided into two groups in which one group performed warm-up and dynamic stretching and the other group performed warm-up plyometric pushup.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Dynamic stretching, Plyometric push up
- Keywords
- plyometric, dynamic stretching, agility
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dynamic stretchingOther
Participants in this group performed a 10 minutes warm-up followed by 15 minutes of dynamic stretching exercises which included arm cross-over, scapular scaption, upper body twist walking lunges, cat and cow pose, and rotator cuff movements.
Plyometric push upOther
Participants in this group performed 10 minutes of warm-up followed by 15 minutes of plyometric push training which included one-arm push-ups and depth push up
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic stretching | Active comparator | This group performed warm up and dynamic stretching exercise for six weeks. Receives: Other: Plyometric push up |
| Plyometric push up | Active comparator | This group performed Warm up and plyometric push up for six weeks. Receives: Other: Dynamic stretching |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
One Arm Hop test
One Arm Hop test is used to measure upper body strength, power, and stability. The test is performed on both dominant and non-dominant hand. Participants begins in push up position with one hand on his back a 10.cm block was placed right next to the test arm the participant was asked to touch the block five times keeping his posture correct. The time in which they were able to complete the reps was recorded in minutes.
Measured: 6th week
Secondary outcomes (1)
Medicine Ball throw test
Medicine Ball throw test had good reliability. It is used for assessing upper body power. The participants stand with a medicine ball held in overhead position he is asked to throw as far as possible without moving his feet forward the distance in meters from standing position to the point where ball hits the ground is measured in feet.
Measured: 6th week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Aug 2022
- Study start22 Apr 2021
- Primary completion30 Jun 2022
- Study completion30 Jul 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- There were two groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Waqar Awan, Phd, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05516706
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/01021 Mahnoor
- Status last verified
- Mar 2024
- First submitted
- 28 Apr 2022
- Last updated
- 19 Mar 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Mar 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Dynamic Stretching Versus Plyometric Push up Training on Upper Body Performance in Cricketers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05516706
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/01021 Mahnoor
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- plyometric, dynamic stretching, agility
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Apr 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A comparison of dynamic stretching and plyometric pushup training on upper body performance tests of cricketers was performed.
Detailed description
A Randomised control trial was performed for six weeks in which a sample size of 22 was taken participants were divided into two groups in which one group performed warm-up and dynamic stretching and the other group performed warm-up plyometric pushup.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- There were two groups
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic stretching | Active comparator | Other: Plyometric push upThis group performed warm up and dynamic stretching exercise for six weeks. |
| Plyometric push up | Active comparator | Other: Dynamic stretchingThis group performed Warm up and plyometric push up for six weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Active cricket players ( who are currently laying cricket on the field)
- National-level cricket players having experience of 3 to 6 months
- Age 18 to 25 years
- Male cricketers
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- History of recent fracture of cervicothoracic region
- Disc prolapse stage 3
- Any other comorbid condition
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic stretchingParticipants in this group performed a 10 minutes warm-up followed by 15 minutes of dynamic stretching exercises which included arm cross-over, scapular scaption, upper body twist walking lunges, cat and cow pose, and rotator cuff movements. | Other | Plyometric push up |
| Plyometric push upParticipants in this group performed 10 minutes of warm-up followed by 15 minutes of plyometric push training which included one-arm push-ups and depth push up | Other | Dynamic stretching |
Primary outcome
One Arm Hop test
Time frame: 6th week
One Arm Hop test is used to measure upper body strength, power, and stability. The test is performed on both dominant and non-dominant hand. Participants begins in push up position with one hand on his back a 10.cm block was placed right next to the test arm the participant was asked to touch the block five times keeping his posture correct. The time in which they were able to complete the reps was recorded in minutes.
1 secondary outcome
Medicine Ball throw test
Time frame: 6th week
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Mar 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Waqar Awan, Phd principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Dynamic stretching and Plyometric push up in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
One Arm Hop test (time frame: 6th week). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Mar 2024.