Physical Functional PerformanceNCT05646914
Plyometric and Complex Training in Male Cricket Players
A study testing Complex training exercises and Plyometric training exercises in people with Physical Functional Performance, run by King Saud University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
Trial summary
The complex training starts with a high load of resistance training that is succeeded by plyometric training. This combination aims at improving the efficacy of the plyometric training stimulus, thus increasing the neuromuscular response, explosive strength, and power. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 26 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Functional Performance
- What is being tested?
- Complex training exercises and Plyometric training exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSaudi Arabia
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2015to 16 Jun 2016
- 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 26 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- University-level cricket players
- Age of 18 to 26 years
- Playing competitively at least once a month
- Involved in resistance training for at least six months
- Working knowledge of the english language
Who cannot join
- A history of severe neurological deficit, injury or concussion in the past six months,
- Operative treatment for lower or upper limb in the past six months,
- Current musculoskeletal pain (any level of chronicity)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Plyometric and Complex Training on Physical Performance in Male Cricket Players: a Randomized Controlled Trial
The complex training starts with a high load of resistance training that is succeeded by plyometric training. This combination aims at improving the efficacy of the plyometric training stimulus, thus increasing the neuromuscular response, explosive strength, and power. This response might further be improved by making appropriate variations in the dosage parameters of complex training. Previously available literature reports conflicting evidence, with some studies supporting the effectiveness of complex training for improving power output in sports, whereas others contradict this rationale. There is a paucity of research evidence that directly compares the efficacy of plyometric and complex training for the outcomes of physical performance in cricket players.
- Conditions
- Physical Functional Performance
- Being tested
- Complex training exercises, Plyometric training exercises
- Keywords
- Muscle strength, Fitness, Athletes, Exercise, Power
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Complex training exercisesOther
Squats and drop jumps, Barbell step-ups and hops, Bench press and plyometric press-up, Barbell lunge and box jumps were performed.
Plyometric training exercisesOther
Drop Jumps, Hops, Plyometric press-up, Box Jumps were performed.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Complex training group | Experimental | Plyometric exercises along with resistance exercises were performed. Receives: Other: Complex training exercises |
| Plyometric training group | Active comparator | Plyometric exercises were performed. Receives: Other: Plyometric training exercises |
| Control group | No intervention | Routine training was performed. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Core Muscle Strength
Athletes assumed a pike position with the elbows under the shoulders, the forearms shoulder-width apart on the floor, toes on the floor, buttocks in a neutral position, and the body in a straight line.
Measured: 4 weeks.
Multistage Fitness
For this test, the subject had to run between two lines marked 66 feet apart (20 meters). Pre-recorded beeps were played, and the subjects had to increase their speed with each beep, thereby determining their aerobic fitness based on the number of laps completed.
Measured: 4 weeks.
Push-Up
The subjects performed the push-up with their hands and toes touching the floor. In the eccentric phase, the subjects moved down until they were at a 5 cm distance from the floor. The total number of push-ups completed in proper form was counted.
Measured: 4 weeks.
Lateral Cone Jump
Two cones were kept with a crossbar or tape fastened across them with the subject standing on one side. The subjects were made to jump to cross the bar and land on the opposite side. The time was started as soon as the subject's foot left the ground, and the total number of lateral jumps performed in 30 seconds was counted.
Measured: 4 weeks.
Stationary Vertical Jump
A tape measure was attached to the wall, with the subject standing adjacent to it. They were supposed to touch the highest point on the wall with their inked middle fingertip. This point was taken as the standing height of the subject. Then, the subject performed a vertical jump with the assistance of both arms and legs to reach the maximum possible height and marked the wall with their inked middle fingertip. The difference between the two points was calculated as the final score.
Measured: 4 weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Dec 2022
- Study start15 Dec 2015
- Primary completion23 May 2016
- Study completion16 Jun 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Physical Functional PerformanceStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- A randomized control study with a pretest-posttest design.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- King Saud University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Masood Khan, King Saud University
- Investigators
- Masood Khan, M.P.Th, Principal investigator, King Saud University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05646914
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 16.11.2015
- Status last verified
- Dec 2022
- First submitted
- 5 Dec 2022
- Last updated
- 12 Dec 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Ali K, Gupta S, Hussain ME, Alzhrani M, Manzar MD, Khan M, Alghadir AH. Effect of plyometric versus complex training on core strength, lower limb, and upper limb power in male cricketers: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2023 Nov 27;15(1):160. doi: 10.1186/s13102-023-00771-8.
PubMed 38008712
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Dec 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Plyometric and Complex Training on Physical Performance in Male Cricket Players: a Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05646914
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 16.11.2015
- Conditions
- Physical Functional Performance
- Keywords
- Muscle strength, Fitness, Athletes, Exercise, Power
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- King Saud UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 23 May 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Jun 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 12 Dec 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.
The complex training starts with a high load of resistance training that is succeeded by plyometric training. This combination aims at improving the efficacy of the plyometric training stimulus, thus increasing the neuromuscular response, explosive strength, and power. This response might further be improved by making appropriate variations in the dosage parameters of complex training. Previously available literature reports conflicting evidence, with some studies supporting the effectiveness of complex training for improving power output in sports, whereas others contradict this rationale. There is a paucity of research evidence that directly compares the efficacy of plyometric and complex training for the outcomes of physical performance in cricket players.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- A randomized control study with a pretest-posttest design.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Complex training group | Experimental | Other: Complex training exercisesPlyometric exercises along with resistance exercises were performed. |
| Plyometric training group | Active comparator | Other: Plyometric training exercisesPlyometric exercises were performed. |
| Control group | No intervention | –Routine training was performed. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 26 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- University-level cricket players
- Age of 18 to 26 years
- Playing competitively at least once a month
- Involved in resistance training for at least six months
- Working knowledge of the english language
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- A history of severe neurological deficit, injury or concussion in the past six months,
- Operative treatment for lower or upper limb in the past six months,
- Current musculoskeletal pain (any level of chronicity)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Complex training exercisesSquats and drop jumps, Barbell step-ups and hops, Bench press and plyometric press-up, Barbell lunge and box jumps were performed. | Other | Complex training group |
| Plyometric training exercisesDrop Jumps, Hops, Plyometric press-up, Box Jumps were performed. | Other | Plyometric training group |
Primary outcome
Core Muscle Strength
Time frame: 4 weeks.
Athletes assumed a pike position with the elbows under the shoulders, the forearms shoulder-width apart on the floor, toes on the floor, buttocks in a neutral position, and the body in a straight line.
Multistage Fitness
Time frame: 4 weeks.
For this test, the subject had to run between two lines marked 66 feet apart (20 meters). Pre-recorded beeps were played, and the subjects had to increase their speed with each beep, thereby determining their aerobic fitness based on the number of laps completed.
Push-Up
Time frame: 4 weeks.
The subjects performed the push-up with their hands and toes touching the floor. In the eccentric phase, the subjects moved down until they were at a 5 cm distance from the floor. The total number of push-ups completed in proper form was counted.
Lateral Cone Jump
Time frame: 4 weeks.
Two cones were kept with a crossbar or tape fastened across them with the subject standing on one side. The subjects were made to jump to cross the bar and land on the opposite side. The time was started as soon as the subject's foot left the ground, and the total number of lateral jumps performed in 30 seconds was counted.
Stationary Vertical Jump
Time frame: 4 weeks.
A tape measure was attached to the wall, with the subject standing adjacent to it. They were supposed to touch the highest point on the wall with their inked middle fingertip. This point was taken as the standing height of the subject. Then, the subject performed a vertical jump with the assistance of both arms and legs to reach the maximum possible height and marked the wall with their inked middle fingertip. The difference between the two points was calculated as the final score.
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 12 Dec 2022.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 38008712Ali K, Gupta S, Hussain ME, Alzhrani M, Manzar MD, Khan M, Alghadir AH. Effect of plyometric versus complex training on core strength, lower limb, and upper limb power in male cricketers: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2023 Nov 27;15(1):160. doi: 10.1186/s13102-023-00771-8.
- 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.
Masood Khan, M.P.Th principal investigator
King Saud 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 Complex training exercises and Plyometric training exercises in people with Physical Functional Performance, run by King Saud University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
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 5 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 12 Dec 2022. 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 Saudi Arabia. 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?
Core Muscle Strength (time frame: 4 weeks.). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05646914, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 12 Dec 2022.