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Sports Physical TherapyNCT07139028

Effects of Tibialis Anterior Resistance Training With Ladder Drills in Basketball Athletes

A study testing Tibialis Anterior resistance training and ladder drills and Traditional training in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

The effects of tibialis anterior resistance training with ladder drills in basketball athletes. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Sports Physical Therapy
What is being tested?
Tibialis Anterior resistance training and ladder drills and Traditional training
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
38 participants
Where
1 sitePakistan
Study dates
30 Jul 2024to 30 Dec 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 18 to 30 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age 18 to 30 years
  • Minimum 2 years of basketball experience
  • Able to perform agility drills
  • No significant lower extremity injury in past 6 months

Who cannot join

  • Current or past ankle or knee instability or pain
  • Past surgical history (involving knee or ankle)
  • Past medical history (heart condition, neurological condition)
  • Players with recent history of concussion injury (past 3 months)
  • Taking any medication (muscle relaxant or anti-inflammatory drugs

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Pakistan1 site

  • YMCA basketball club

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 53500

Other trials in Pakistan

About this study

Official title: Effects of Tibialis Anterior Resistance Training With Ladder Drills on Agility, Power and Speed in Basketball Athletes

The effects of tibialis anterior resistance training with ladder drills in basketball athletes.

Read the detailed description

The effects of tibialis anterior resistance training with ladder drills on agility, power and speed in basketball athletes.

Being tested
Tibialis Anterior resistance training and ladder drills, Traditional training
Keywords
Ladder, Power, Resistance training, Tibialis muscle, Speed

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Tibialis Anterior resistance training and ladder drillsOther

    19 participants will be in experimental group A, they will perform tibialis anterior resistance training exercises with ladder drills (3 times/ week for 6 weeks) along with traditional training

  • Traditional trainingOther

    19 participants will be in control group B,they will perform only traditional training (guided by coach)

Study groups in NCT07139028
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Tibialis anterior resistance training and ladder drillsExperimentalGroup A (Experimental): 19 participants will be in experimental group A, they will perform tibialis anterior resistance training exercises with ladder drills (3 times/ week for 6 weeks) along with traditional training
Receives: Other: Tibialis Anterior resistance training and ladder drills
Traditional trainingExperimentalGroup B (Control): 19 participants will be in control group B,they will perform only traditional training (guided by coach)
Receives: Other: Traditional training

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Illinois agility test: ( for agility)

    The Illinois agility test (IAT) is a comprehensive agility test used to assess an athlete's agility and quickness. This test will include the following components, start and finish lines, zigzag running between cones, shuttle-run between cones, figure 8 runs around cones and 10-yard dash. This test is typically performed using stopwatch and total time of course to complete is recorded. The faster the time the better the agility score, the validity of illinois test is 0.95 and reliability is 0.95.

    Measured: 6 weeks

  2. 20-meter sprint test: (for speed)

    20-meter sprint test is used to assess speed in athletes over a short distance. The total distance which is 20-meter covered in amount of time is measured using a stopwatch and the time recorded determines the speed of an athlete. The validity of this test is 0.80 and reliability of 0.95.

    Measured: 6 weeks

  3. Vertical jump test: (for power)

    A vertical jump test is used to assess the muscular power of an athlete. The athlete is asked to stand with feet shoulder width apart, arms at sides, a point is put at the maximum height of athlete. Then he/she is asked to jump straight from the ground, extending arms and legs. The maximum height reached is recorded from starting point to ending point. The readings should be taken at least 3 times for accuracy. Height measured is typically recorded in centimeters (cm)/inches(inch). The validity of this test is 0.90 and reliability of 0.95.

    Measured: 6 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Aug 2025
  2. Study start30 Jul 2024
  3. Primary completion27 Dec 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2025 (estimated)

Resources

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
Randomized Control Design
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
38 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07139028
Sponsor's protocol ID
REC/RCR&AHS/24/0436
Status last verified
Aug 2025
First submitted
18 Aug 2025
Last updated
24 Aug 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Behm DG, Granacher U, Warneke K, Aragao-Santos JC, Da Silva-Grigoletto ME, Konrad A. Minimalist Training: Is Lower Dosage or Intensity Resistance Training Effective to Improve Physical Fitness? A Narrative Review. Sports Med. 2024 Feb;54(2):289-302. doi: 10.1007/s40279-023-01949-3. Epub 2023 Nov 4.

    PubMed 37924459

  • Saeterbakken AH, Stien N, Pedersen H, Langer K, Scott S, Michailov ML, Gronhaug G, Balas J, Solstad TEJ, Andersen V. The Connection Between Resistance Training, Climbing Performance, and Injury Prevention. Sports Med Open. 2024 Jan 19;10(1):10. doi: 10.1186/s40798-024-00677-w.

    PubMed 38240903

  • Cao S, Liu J, Wang Z, Geok SK. The effects of functional training on physical fitness and skill-related performance among basketball players: a systematic review. Front Physiol. 2024 May 9;15:1391394. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1391394. eCollection 2024.

    PubMed 38784117

  • Swinton PA, Schoenfeld BJ, Murphy A. Dose-Response Modelling of Resistance Exercise Across Outcome Domains in Strength and Conditioning: A Meta-analysis. Sports Med. 2024 Jun;54(6):1579-1594. doi: 10.1007/s40279-024-02006-3. Epub 2024 Apr 23.

    PubMed 38652410

  • Parlakidis K, Kontopoulos LA, Mandalidis D, Paraskevopoulos E, Papandreou M, Kapreli E, Christakou A. The Effectiveness of External Verbal Feedback on Balance in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2024 Mar 21;9(1):56. doi: 10.3390/jfmk9010056.

    PubMed 38535436

  • Markov A, Hauser L, Chaabene H. Effects of Concurrent Strength and Endurance Training on Measures of Physical Fitness in Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Sports Med. 2023 Feb;53(2):437-455. doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01764-2. Epub 2022 Oct 12.

    PubMed 36222981

  • Hameed I, Farooq N, Haq A, Aimen I, Shanley J. Role of strengthening exercises in management and prevention of overuse sports injuries of lower extremity: a systematic review. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2024 Aug;64(8):807-815. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.23.15470-3. Epub 2024 Mar 12.

    PubMed 38470015

  • Pardos-Mainer E, Lozano D, Torrontegui-Duarte M, Carton-Llorente A, Roso-Moliner A. Effects of Strength vs. Plyometric Training Programs on Vertical Jumping, Linear Sprint and Change of Direction Speed Performance in Female Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jan 6;18(2):401. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18020401.

    PubMed 33419178

  • Palermi S, Vittadini F, Vecchiato M, Corsini A, Demeco A, Massa B, Pedret C, Dorigo A, Gallo M, Pasta G, Nanni G, Vascellari A, Marchini A, Lempainen L, Sirico F. Managing Lower Limb Muscle Reinjuries in Athletes: From Risk Factors to Return-to-Play Strategies. J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2023 Nov 6;8(4):155. doi: 10.3390/jfmk8040155.

    PubMed 37987491

  • Carvalho L, Junior RM, Barreira J, Schoenfeld BJ, Orazem J, Barroso R. Muscle hypertrophy and strength gains after resistance training with different volume-matched loads: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2022 Apr;47(4):357-368. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2021-0515. Epub 2022 Jan 11.

    PubMed 35015560

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Tibialis Anterior resistance training and ladder drills and Traditional training 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 5 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Aug 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?

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?

Illinois agility test: ( for agility) (time frame: 6 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?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07139028, which also lists 10 linked publications.

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 24 Aug 2025.

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