Sports Physical TherapyEBVPBNCT06796842
Effects of Ballistic vs Plyometric Training on Performance of Badminton Players
A study testing Ballistic Exercises and Plyometric exercises in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Ballistic and plyometric training are both frequently utilized to enhance physical performance in a variety of sporting activities that require the ability to jump, sprint, and change direction. both are designed to improve explosive power, but they differ in their approaches and focus. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 28 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Ballistic Exercises and Plyometric exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 3 Feb 2025to 10 May 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 20 to 28 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Active Badminton player.
- Age between 20-28 years.
- Male Badminton players
Who cannot join
- Athletes with injuries, trauma, pathology, any neurological or psychological complications.
- Athletes with Metabolic diseases.
- Age above 28 years or less than 20.
- Other than male Players.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site
Liaqat Bagh Stadium Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000
About this study
Ballistic and plyometric training are both frequently utilized to enhance physical performance in a variety of sporting activities that require the ability to jump, sprint, and change direction. both are designed to improve explosive power, but they differ in their approaches and focus. Although many studies highlight the significance of both plyometric and ballistic exercises in enhancing athletic performance in badminton players no direct comparison has been made between the two.
In this study we compared the effectiveness of Ballistic exercises versus Plyometric exercises on performance in Badminton players, which is going to help us to select the best possible training program for badminton athletes
Read the detailed description
Ballistic and plyometric training are both frequently utilized to enhance physical performance in a variety of sporting activities that require the ability to jump, sprint, and change direction. both are designed to improve explosive power, but they differ in their approaches and focus. Although many studies highlight the significance of both plyometric and ballistic exercises in enhancing athletic performance in badminton players no direct comparison has been made between the two.
In this study we compared the effectiveness of Ballistic exercises versus Plyometric exercises on performance in Badminton players, which is going to help us to select the best possible training program for badminton athletes
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Ballistic Exercises, Plyometric exercises
- Keywords
- badminton, performance, ballistic, plyometrics
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Ballistic ExercisesOther
Ballistic training program was set for 6 weeks. Each week consisting of 5 exercises with sets of 3 and repetitions of 10,15 and 20 times, recovery time and training intensity differed each week.
Plyometric exercisesOther
Plyometric training program was set for 6 weeks. With four exercises in 1st week. Five in 2nd and 3rd weeks, six exercises in 4th and seven exercises in last two weeks. Each exercise consisted of 3 sets with 10, 15 and 20 repetitions in each. Recovery time and training intensity differed each week.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Ballistic group | Other | Ballistic training program was set for 6 weeks. Each week consisting of 5 exercises with sets of 3 and repetitions of 10,15 and 20 times, recovery time and training intensity differed each week. Receives: Other: Ballistic Exercises |
| Plyometric Group | Experimental | Plyometric training program was set for 6 weeks. With four exercises in 1st week. Five in 2nd and 3rd weeks, six exercises in 4th and seven exercises in last two weeks. Each exercise consisted of 3 sets with 10, 15 and 20 repetitions in each. Recovery time and training intensity differed each week. Receives: Other: Plyometric exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Push up test
The Test demanded that the test subject lie face down on the floor with their elbows pointing backward down their side, their hands beneath their shoulders, and their fingers pointing forward. The individual's body weight rested on their hands and toes after pushing themselves to full arm extension; The up position was this. Then, maintaining a straight body, the person lowered himself until the entire body, from the chest to the thighs, made contact with the ground. Then the participants returned to the up position after being pulled up to full arm extension. One push-up test was made up of these up and down steps. from enrollment to the end of treatment up to six weeks
Measured: six weeks
Closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test
On a tiled floor, athletic tape strips were positioned 36 inches apart and parallel to one another. The test began with one hand in the push-up position on each piece of tape. From the beginning, the patients were told to reach across their body with one hand and touch the piece of tape underneath the other hand. The hand was put back in the beginning position after touching the tape line. The patient then used the other hand to make the same motion. The testing lasted 15 seconds in total. from enrollment to the end of treatment up to six weeks
Measured: six weeks
Seated medicine ball throw test
Each athlete started the test by holding the 2 kg medicine ball with both hands, resting it firmly against their chest. The task was to throw the ball forward as far as possible using a chest press motion, a movement that primarily engages the chest, shoulders, and arms in an effort to achieve maximum distance. from enrollment to the end of treatment up to six weeks
Measured: six weeks
Unilateral single arm shot put test
To evaluate upper body strength and power, a 3-kilogram medicine ball was used. On the floor, athletes sat with their feet flat, knees bent at a 90-degree angle, and backs against the wall on the floor for stability. They were positioned next to a doorway to allow unrestricted arm movement on the test side. The participants were instructed to hold the medicine ball at shoulder height and push it forward-rather than throwing it-using an explosive chest press motion to propel it as far as possible. from enrollment to the end of treatment up to six weeks
Measured: six weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Jan 2025
- Study start3 Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion10 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion10 May 2025 (estimated)
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.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Dr Nadia Ishtiaq, MS, Study director, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06796842
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Nadia Ishtiaq
- Acronym
- EBVPB
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 10 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 28 Jan 2025
- 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 28 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Ballistic vs Plyometric Training on Performance of Badminton Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06796842
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EBVPB / Nadia Ishtiaq
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- badminton, performance, ballistic, plyometrics
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 10 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 May 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Jan 2025 (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.
Ballistic and plyometric training are both frequently utilized to enhance physical performance in a variety of sporting activities that require the ability to jump, sprint, and change direction. both are designed to improve explosive power, but they differ in their approaches and focus. Although many studies highlight the significance of both plyometric and ballistic exercises in enhancing athletic performance in badminton players no direct comparison has been made between the two.
In this study we compared the effectiveness of Ballistic exercises versus Plyometric exercises on performance in Badminton players, which is going to help us to select the best possible training program for badminton athletes
Detailed description
Ballistic and plyometric training are both frequently utilized to enhance physical performance in a variety of sporting activities that require the ability to jump, sprint, and change direction. both are designed to improve explosive power, but they differ in their approaches and focus. Although many studies highlight the significance of both plyometric and ballistic exercises in enhancing athletic performance in badminton players no direct comparison has been made between the two.
In this study we compared the effectiveness of Ballistic exercises versus Plyometric exercises on performance in Badminton players, which is going to help us to select the best possible training program for badminton athletes
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Ballistic group | Other | Other: Ballistic ExercisesBallistic training program was set for 6 weeks. Each week consisting of 5 exercises with sets of 3 and repetitions of 10,15 and 20 times, recovery time and training intensity differed each week. |
| Plyometric Group | Experimental | Other: Plyometric exercisesPlyometric training program was set for 6 weeks. With four exercises in 1st week. Five in 2nd and 3rd weeks, six exercises in 4th and seven exercises in last two weeks. Each exercise consisted of 3 sets with 10, 15 and 20 repetitions in each. Recovery time and training intensity differed each week. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 28 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Active Badminton player.
- Age between 20-28 years.
- Male Badminton players
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Athletes with injuries, trauma, pathology, any neurological or psychological complications.
- Athletes with Metabolic diseases.
- Age above 28 years or less than 20.
- Other than male Players.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballistic ExercisesBallistic training program was set for 6 weeks. Each week consisting of 5 exercises with sets of 3 and repetitions of 10,15 and 20 times, recovery time and training intensity differed each week. | Other | Ballistic group |
| Plyometric exercisesPlyometric training program was set for 6 weeks. With four exercises in 1st week. Five in 2nd and 3rd weeks, six exercises in 4th and seven exercises in last two weeks. Each exercise consisted of 3 sets with 10, 15 and 20 repetitions in each. Recovery time and training intensity differed each week. | Other | Plyometric Group |
Primary outcome
Push up test
Time frame: six weeks
The Test demanded that the test subject lie face down on the floor with their elbows pointing backward down their side, their hands beneath their shoulders, and their fingers pointing forward. The individual's body weight rested on their hands and toes after pushing themselves to full arm extension; The up position was this. Then, maintaining a straight body, the person lowered himself until the entire body, from the chest to the thighs, made contact with the ground. Then the participants returned to the up position after being pulled up to full arm extension. One push-up test was made up of these up and down steps. from enrollment to the end of treatment up to six weeks
Closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test
Time frame: six weeks
On a tiled floor, athletic tape strips were positioned 36 inches apart and parallel to one another. The test began with one hand in the push-up position on each piece of tape. From the beginning, the patients were told to reach across their body with one hand and touch the piece of tape underneath the other hand. The hand was put back in the beginning position after touching the tape line. The patient then used the other hand to make the same motion. The testing lasted 15 seconds in total. from enrollment to the end of treatment up to six weeks
Seated medicine ball throw test
Time frame: six weeks
Each athlete started the test by holding the 2 kg medicine ball with both hands, resting it firmly against their chest. The task was to throw the ball forward as far as possible using a chest press motion, a movement that primarily engages the chest, shoulders, and arms in an effort to achieve maximum distance. from enrollment to the end of treatment up to six weeks
Unilateral single arm shot put test
Time frame: six weeks
To evaluate upper body strength and power, a 3-kilogram medicine ball was used. On the floor, athletes sat with their feet flat, knees bent at a 90-degree angle, and backs against the wall on the floor for stability. They were positioned next to a doorway to allow unrestricted arm movement on the test side. The participants were instructed to hold the medicine ball at shoulder height and push it forward-rather than throwing it-using an explosive chest press motion to propel it as far as possible. from enrollment to the end of treatment up to six weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Jan 2025.
- This article focuses on the current concepts of plyometric exercises and their application in sports therapy. The goal of the article is to explore the principles, benefits, and methods of plyometric training in the context of athletic performanceLink provided by the sponsor.
- This study explores the impact of a specific plyometric training program, known as "Ballistic Six," on the performance of medium-pace bowlers in cricket. The focus is on Asian Indian cricket bowlers who typically require explosive strength and speedLink provided by the sponsor.
- This study explores the impact of ballistic exercises (exercises involving explosive movements) over an eight-week training period, specifically focusing on their effects on muscle power.Link provided by the sponsor.
- likely focusing on the differences in performance outcomes and how each type of exercise influences the mechanical aspects of the bench press movement, such as force production, velocity, and power output.Link provided by the sponsor.
- 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.
Dr Nadia Ishtiaq, MS study director
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 Ballistic Exercises and Plyometric exercises 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 3 inclusion and 4 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jan 2025. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact imran Amjad, PHD (03324390125, imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Push up test (time frame: six weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 28 Jan 2025.