Sports Physical TherapyNCT06819267
Effects Of Horizontal Versus Vertical Plyometric Exercises On Agility, Speed And Power Among Rugby Players
A study testing Horizontal Plyometric Group and Vertical Plyometric Group in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Participating in rugby demands specialized skills that encompass explosive movements and diverse muscle actions at varying speeds. Attributes like strength, speed, jumping capability, and agility play crucial roles in executing fundamental rugby skills, including sudden changes of direction, acceleration, and… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 28 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Horizontal Plyometric Group and Vertical Plyometric Group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2024to 31 Aug 2024
- 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 28 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 18-28
- Both genders
- Rugby Players (playing 2 to 3 days per week)
Who cannot join
- Players with any previous injury
- Any congenital disorder
- Not playing for more than 6 months
- Symptoms of coronary artery and pulmonary disease
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Horizontal Versus Vertical Plyometric Exercises On Agility, Speed And Power Among Rugby Players
Participating in rugby demands specialized skills that encompass explosive movements and diverse muscle actions at varying speeds. Attributes like strength, speed, jumping capability, and agility play crucial roles in executing fundamental rugby skills, including sudden changes of direction, acceleration, and deceleration. Previous research has substantiated the positive impacts of plyometric training in young athletes during the in-season period, indicating the significance of targeted training during this timeframe for sustaining or amplifying explosiveness. Moreover, there is supporting evidence that integrating plyometric training into a traditional rugby training regimen yields favorable outcomes, specifically benefiting speed, vertical jumping performance, and agility. To determine the effects of horizontal versus vertical plyometric exercises on agility, speed, and power among rugby players.
This randomized clinical trial, to be carried out in DHA Rugby Stadium, Lahore, will enlist participants aged 18 to 28, encompassing both males and females, with a minimum of 1 year of rugby experience. The study aims to investigate the impact of horizontal and vertical plyometric exercises on agility, speed, and power in rugby players. Participants will be randomly assigned to Group A, receiving horizontal plyometric exercises, or Group B, receiving vertical plyometric exercises. Evaluation will involve the Hexagon test for agility, the 20m Sprint test for speed, and Vertical jump assessment for power. The results aim to contribute substantiated insights into the pre and post effects of these plyometric exercises on rugby players. Data analysis will be conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 26
Read the detailed description
To determine effects of horizontal versus vertical plyometric exercises on agility, speed, and power among rugby players.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Horizontal Plyometric Group, Vertical Plyometric Group
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Horizontal Plyometric GroupOther
Group A
- Duration: A 30-minute treatment session for four weeks.
- Frequency: Two to three sessions per week.
- Warm-up: 5 minutes following the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type).
- Warm-up Components:
- 5 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardiovascular warm-up.
- Exercise Components (30 minutes per session):
- Horizontal ankle jumps| Long jumps | Diagonal obstacle jumps
- Intensity: Moderate to high.
Vertical Plyometric GroupOther
Group B
- Duration: A 30-minute treatment session for four weeks.
- Frequency: Two to three sessions per week.
- Warm-up: 5 minutes following the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type).
- Warm-up Components:
- 5 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardiovascular warm-up.
- Exercise Components (30 minutes per session):
- Vertical ankle jumps
- Counter movement jump
- Front obstacle jumps
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Plyometric Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Horizontal Plyometric Group |
| Vertical Plyometric Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Vertical Plyometric Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
A Haxagon test for agility
The Hexagon Agility Test is a physical assessment that evaluates an individual's agility, quickness, and ability to change direction rapidly. It typically involves a hexagon-shaped pattern marked on the ground. The participant stands at the center of the hexagon, and on a signal, moves quickly to touch each of the six corners and return to the center.
Measured: 4 weeks
A Vertical Jump test
The Vertical Jump test assesses an individual's lower body power by measuring how high they can jump vertically. The participant stands next to a wall or a vertical measuring device and jumps as high as possible, reaching upward with their arm closest to the wall to mark the highest point touched.
Measured: 4 weeks
A 20m Sprint Test
The 20m Sprint Test for speed is a fitness assessment that measures an individual's acceleration and maximal sprinting speed over a distance of 20 meters. The participant starts from a stationary position and sprints as fast as possible to cover the designated distance
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 posted11 Feb 2025
- Study start1 Apr 2024
- Primary completion1 May 2024
- Study completion31 Aug 2024
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
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Aamir Gul memon MS, MS Sports, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06819267
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/24/0419
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 10 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 11 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- 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 11 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Horizontal Versus Vertical Plyometric Exercises On Agility, Speed And Power Among Rugby Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06819267
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR & AHS/24/0419
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Feb 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.
Participating in rugby demands specialized skills that encompass explosive movements and diverse muscle actions at varying speeds. Attributes like strength, speed, jumping capability, and agility play crucial roles in executing fundamental rugby skills, including sudden changes of direction, acceleration, and deceleration. Previous research has substantiated the positive impacts of plyometric training in young athletes during the in-season period, indicating the significance of targeted training during this timeframe for sustaining or amplifying explosiveness. Moreover, there is supporting evidence that integrating plyometric training into a traditional rugby training regimen yields favorable outcomes, specifically benefiting speed, vertical jumping performance, and agility. To determine the effects of horizontal versus vertical plyometric exercises on agility, speed, and power among rugby players.
This randomized clinical trial, to be carried out in DHA Rugby Stadium, Lahore, will enlist participants aged 18 to 28, encompassing both males and females, with a minimum of 1 year of rugby experience. The study aims to investigate the impact of horizontal and vertical plyometric exercises on agility, speed, and power in rugby players. Participants will be randomly assigned to Group A, receiving horizontal plyometric exercises, or Group B, receiving vertical plyometric exercises. Evaluation will involve the Hexagon test for agility, the 20m Sprint test for speed, and Vertical jump assessment for power. The results aim to contribute substantiated insights into the pre and post effects of these plyometric exercises on rugby players. Data analysis will be conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 26
Detailed description
To determine effects of horizontal versus vertical plyometric exercises on agility, speed, and power among rugby players.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Plyometric Group | Experimental | Other: Horizontal Plyometric Group |
| Vertical Plyometric Group | Experimental | Other: Vertical Plyometric Group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 28 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Age 18-28
- Both genders
- Rugby Players (playing 2 to 3 days per week)
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Players with any previous injury
- Any congenital disorder
- Not playing for more than 6 months
- Symptoms of coronary artery and pulmonary disease
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Plyometric GroupGroup A * Duration: A 30-minute treatment session for four weeks. * Frequency: Two to three sessions per week. * Warm-up: 5 minutes following the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type). * Warm-up Components: * 5 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardiovascular warm-up. * Exercise Components (30 minutes per session): * Horizontal ankle jumps| Long jumps | Diagonal obstacle jumps * Intensity: Moderate to high. | Other | Horizontal Plyometric Group |
| Vertical Plyometric GroupGroup B * Duration: A 30-minute treatment session for four weeks. * Frequency: Two to three sessions per week. * Warm-up: 5 minutes following the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type). * Warm-up Components: * 5 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardiovascular warm-up. * Exercise Components (30 minutes per session): * Vertical ankle jumps * Counter movement jump * Front obstacle jumps | Other | Vertical Plyometric Group |
Primary outcome
A Haxagon test for agility
Time frame: 4 weeks
The Hexagon Agility Test is a physical assessment that evaluates an individual's agility, quickness, and ability to change direction rapidly. It typically involves a hexagon-shaped pattern marked on the ground. The participant stands at the center of the hexagon, and on a signal, moves quickly to touch each of the six corners and return to the center.
A Vertical Jump test
Time frame: 4 weeks
The Vertical Jump test assesses an individual's lower body power by measuring how high they can jump vertically. The participant stands next to a wall or a vertical measuring device and jumps as high as possible, reaching upward with their arm closest to the wall to mark the highest point touched.
A 20m Sprint Test
Time frame: 4 weeks
The 20m Sprint Test for speed is a fitness assessment that measures an individual's acceleration and maximal sprinting speed over a distance of 20 meters. The participant starts from a stationary position and sprints as fast as possible to cover the designated distance
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 11 Feb 2025.
- 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.
Aamir Gul memon MS, MS Sports 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 Horizontal Plyometric Group and Vertical Plyometric Group 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Feb 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?
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?
A Haxagon test for agility (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 3 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 11 Feb 2025.