Sports Physical TherapyNCT07329465
Comparative Effects of Tabata Training and Periodized Resistance Training in Sprinters
A study testing Periodized Resistance Training and Tabata Training in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This was a parallel group randomized control trail that utilized purposive sampling to recruit 32 participants. The 32 students are divided into 2 groups, namely the group of Tabata Training and Periodized Resistance Training. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Periodized Resistance Training and Tabata Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 21 Nov 2024to 5 Nov 2025
- 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 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age group between 18 to 35year.
- Both male and female of sprinter athletes.
- Athletes currently performing Regular Training.
- 100m Sprinters. (should be registered Last 12 months.) [11]
- Shoe wear (heel drop minimum 1 inch and weight about 150g).
Who cannot join
- Athletes currently perform high resistance training.
- Injury report half a year ago.
- Non-sprinting populations. [13]
- Cardiac and metabolic disorder.
- Any diagnosed psychological condition that could affect participation. [14]
- The participants having any supplements or anabolic steroids that could effect performance.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparative Effects of Tabata Training and Periodized Resistance Training on Power, Speed and Agility in Sprinters.
This was a parallel group randomized control trail that utilized purposive sampling to recruit 32 participants. The 32 students are divided into 2 groups, namely the group of Tabata Training and Periodized Resistance Training. Periodized resistance training exercises will be performed three days a week during the eight-week period in group A. The periodized resistance training program started with warm up and continued by some exercises such as smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg cruel, leg press, lying burble extension, sit up and finally the subjects cooled down. At the beginning of the study, the exercises will be conducted 60% intensity while eight maximum repetition and 10% intensity will be added after every week. The cycle will be repeated 1 times each exercise for a total of 8 repetitions. Each exercise will performed individually by each participant in a group activity. Tabata training will be performed in group B that included their Exercise sessions started with a general warm-up, and then stretching session followed by a specific warmup. The general warm-up consisted of 5 minutes of marching in place at 60% of the estimated maximal heart rate (HR max= 220 - age) measured with a heart rate monitor. The stretching session included major muscle groups and joints including triceps, deltoid, trapezius, neck extensors, pectoralis, biceps, latissimus dorsi, hamstrings, quadriceps, and gastrocnemius. Each stretch will maintained for 15 to 20 seconds. Then, a specific warm-up session followed that included 2 thruster repetitions of 30 seconds each, followed by 30 seconds of rest. Thrusters are a combination of 2 strength-training exercises: squat and overhead press. After the specific warm-up will be completed, the Tabata protocol began with participants performing thrusters as fast as possible for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of resting. During the active part, participants will encouraged to reach near 100% of their HR max. Intensity will evaluated with heart rate monitors and also with the Borg rating of perceived exertion. The cycle will be repeated 7 times for a total of 8 repetitions in 4 minutes. After completing the protocol, a 5-minute cool-down period (slow walking and stretching exercises) was completed. Total duration of the Tab protocol will be approximately 19 to 20 minutes and will be completed 3 times per week for 8 consecutive weeks
Read the detailed description
It will be a randomized clinical trial study. The sample size of study will be 38 participants (19 in each group) through non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data will be collected from Pakistan sports board coaching center, model town club Lahore, Sport complex phase 5 sector G DHA Lahore. Data will be collected within 10 months after approval of synopsis.
Inclusion Criteria:
Age group between 18 to 35year. Both male and female of sprinter athletes. Athletes currently performing Regular Training. 100m Sprinters. (should be registered Last 12 months.) [11] Shoe wear (heel drop minimum 1 inch and weight about 150g). [12]
Exclusion Criteria:
Athletes currently perform high resistance training. Injury report half a year ago. Non-sprinting populations. [13] Cardiac and metabolic disorder. Any diagnosed psychological condition that could affect participation. [14] The participants having any supplements or anabolic steroids that could effect performance.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Periodized Resistance Training, Tabata Training
- Keywords
- Tabata Training, Periodized Resistance Training, Sprinters
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Periodized Resistance TrainingOther
Group A were receiving periodized resistance training program started with warm up and continued by some exercises such as smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg cruel, leg press, lying burble extension, sit up and finally the subjects cooled down. At the beginning of the study, the exercises was conducted, 60% intensity while eight maximum repetition and 10% intensity were be added after every two weeks.
Tabata TrainingOther
Group B were receiving Tabata training.the Tabata protocol began with participants performing thrusters as fast as possible for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of resting. During the active part, participants will be encouraged to reach near 100% of their HR max. The cycle was repeated 7 times for a total of 8 repetitions in 4 minutes. After completing the protocol, a 5-minute cool-down period (slow walking and stretching exercises) was completed
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Other | Group A were receiving periodized resistance training program started with warm up and continued by some exercises such as smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg cruel, leg press, lying burble extension, sit up and finally the subjects cooled down. Receives: Other: Periodized Resistance Training |
| Group B | Other | Group B were receiving Tabata protocol began with participants performing thrusters as fast as possible for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of resting. The cycle was repeated 7 times for a total of 8 repetitions in 4 minutes. Receives: Other: Tabata Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
30m sprint test
The 30m sprint test is used to measure an athlete's acceleration, maximum speed, and speed endurance, assessing their overall sprint power and effectiveness for sports.
Measured: 8 weeks
Agility T test
The Agility T-test is commonly used to assess the ability of team sport athletes to change direction, including acceleration, deceleration, and lateral movement during preseason testing protocols
Measured: 8 weeks
Vertical Jump Test
A vertical jump test measures lower body explosive power by calculating the difference between your standing reach and the highest point you can touch in a jump, often using a wall with chalk or specialized equipment to assess athletic ability for sports
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jan 2026
- Study start21 Nov 2024
- Primary completion5 Oct 2025
- Study completion5 Nov 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- 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
- Model description
- Randomized Clinical Trail
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Amina Amjad, DPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07329465
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/24/0474
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 29 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Colyer SL, Nagahara R, Takai Y, Salo AIT. How sprinters accelerate beyond the velocity plateau of soccer players: Waveform analysis of ground reaction forces. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2018 Dec;28(12):2527-2535. doi: 10.1111/sms.13302. Epub 2018 Oct 10.
PubMed 30230037Haugen T, Seiler S, Sandbakk O, Tonnessen E. The Training and Development of Elite Sprint Performance: an Integration of Scientific and Best Practice Literature. Sports Med Open. 2019 Nov 21;5(1):44. doi: 10.1186/s40798-019-0221-0.
PubMed 31754845Haugen TA, Breitschadel F, Seiler S. Sprint mechanical variables in elite athletes: Are force-velocity profiles sport specific or individual? PLoS One. 2019 Jul 24;14(7):e0215551. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215551. eCollection 2019.
PubMed 31339890Healy R, Kenny IC, Harrison AJ. Resistance Training Practices of Sprint Coaches. J Strength Cond Res. 2021 Jul 1;35(7):1939-1948. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002992.
PubMed 30747902Haugen T, McGhie D, Ettema G. Sprint running: from fundamental mechanics to practice-a review. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2019 Jun;119(6):1273-1287. doi: 10.1007/s00421-019-04139-0. Epub 2019 Apr 8.
PubMed 30963240
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Effects of Tabata Training and Periodized Resistance Training on Power, Speed and Agility in Sprinters.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07329465
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/RCR&AHS/24/0474
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Tabata Training, Periodized Resistance Training, Sprinters
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 5 Nov 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Jan 2026 (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.
This was a parallel group randomized control trail that utilized purposive sampling to recruit 32 participants. The 32 students are divided into 2 groups, namely the group of Tabata Training and Periodized Resistance Training. Periodized resistance training exercises will be performed three days a week during the eight-week period in group A. The periodized resistance training program started with warm up and continued by some exercises such as smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg cruel, leg press, lying burble extension, sit up and finally the subjects cooled down. At the beginning of the study, the exercises will be conducted 60% intensity while eight maximum repetition and 10% intensity will be added after every week. The cycle will be repeated 1 times each exercise for a total of 8 repetitions. Each exercise will performed individually by each participant in a group activity. Tabata training will be performed in group B that included their Exercise sessions started with a general warm-up, and then stretching session followed by a specific warmup. The general warm-up consisted of 5 minutes of marching in place at 60% of the estimated maximal heart rate (HR max= 220 - age) measured with a heart rate monitor. The stretching session included major muscle groups and joints including triceps, deltoid, trapezius, neck extensors, pectoralis, biceps, latissimus dorsi, hamstrings, quadriceps, and gastrocnemius. Each stretch will maintained for 15 to 20 seconds. Then, a specific warm-up session followed that included 2 thruster repetitions of 30 seconds each, followed by 30 seconds of rest. Thrusters are a combination of 2 strength-training exercises: squat and overhead press. After the specific warm-up will be completed, the Tabata protocol began with participants performing thrusters as fast as possible for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of resting. During the active part, participants will encouraged to reach near 100% of their HR max. Intensity will evaluated with heart rate monitors and also with the Borg rating of perceived exertion. The cycle will be repeated 7 times for a total of 8 repetitions in 4 minutes. After completing the protocol, a 5-minute cool-down period (slow walking and stretching exercises) was completed. Total duration of the Tab protocol will be approximately 19 to 20 minutes and will be completed 3 times per week for 8 consecutive weeks
Detailed description
It will be a randomized clinical trial study. The sample size of study will be 38 participants (19 in each group) through non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data will be collected from Pakistan sports board coaching center, model town club Lahore, Sport complex phase 5 sector G DHA Lahore. Data will be collected within 10 months after approval of synopsis.
Inclusion Criteria:
Age group between 18 to 35year. Both male and female of sprinter athletes. Athletes currently performing Regular Training. 100m Sprinters. (should be registered Last 12 months.) [11] Shoe wear (heel drop minimum 1 inch and weight about 150g). [12]
Exclusion Criteria:
Athletes currently perform high resistance training. Injury report half a year ago. Non-sprinting populations. [13] Cardiac and metabolic disorder. Any diagnosed psychological condition that could affect participation. [14] The participants having any supplements or anabolic steroids that could effect performance.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomized Clinical Trail
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Other | Other: Periodized Resistance TrainingGroup A were receiving periodized resistance training program started with warm up and continued by some exercises such as smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg cruel, leg press, lying burble extension, sit up and finally the subjects cooled down. |
| Group B | Other | Other: Tabata TrainingGroup B were receiving Tabata protocol began with participants performing thrusters as fast as possible for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of resting. The cycle was repeated 7 times for a total of 8 repetitions in 4 minutes. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age group between 18 to 35year.
- Both male and female of sprinter athletes.
- Athletes currently performing Regular Training.
- 100m Sprinters. (should be registered Last 12 months.) [11]
- Shoe wear (heel drop minimum 1 inch and weight about 150g).
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Athletes currently perform high resistance training.
- Injury report half a year ago.
- Non-sprinting populations. [13]
- Cardiac and metabolic disorder.
- Any diagnosed psychological condition that could affect participation. [14]
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Periodized Resistance TrainingGroup A were receiving periodized resistance training program started with warm up and continued by some exercises such as smith press, seated press, squat, lying dumbbell leg cruel, leg press, lying burble extension, sit up and finally the subjects cooled down. At the beginning of the study, the exercises was conducted, 60% intensity while eight maximum repetition and 10% intensity were be added after every two weeks. | Other | Group A |
| Tabata TrainingGroup B were receiving Tabata training.the Tabata protocol began with participants performing thrusters as fast as possible for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of resting. During the active part, participants will be encouraged to reach near 100% of their HR max. The cycle was repeated 7 times for a total of 8 repetitions in 4 minutes. After completing the protocol, a 5-minute cool-down period (slow walking and stretching exercises) was completed | Other | Group B |
Primary outcome
30m sprint test
Time frame: 8 weeks
The 30m sprint test is used to measure an athlete's acceleration, maximum speed, and speed endurance, assessing their overall sprint power and effectiveness for sports.
Agility T test
Time frame: 8 weeks
The Agility T-test is commonly used to assess the ability of team sport athletes to change direction, including acceleration, deceleration, and lateral movement during preseason testing protocols
Vertical Jump Test
Time frame: 8 weeks
A vertical jump test measures lower body explosive power by calculating the difference between your standing reach and the highest point you can touch in a jump, often using a wall with chalk or specialized equipment to assess athletic ability for sports
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 9 Jan 2026.
- Background: PubMed 30230037Colyer SL, Nagahara R, Takai Y, Salo AIT. How sprinters accelerate beyond the velocity plateau of soccer players: Waveform analysis of ground reaction forces. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2018 Dec;28(12):2527-2535. doi: 10.1111/sms.13302. Epub 2018 Oct 10.
- Background: PubMed 31754845Haugen T, Seiler S, Sandbakk O, Tonnessen E. The Training and Development of Elite Sprint Performance: an Integration of Scientific and Best Practice Literature. Sports Med Open. 2019 Nov 21;5(1):44. doi: 10.1186/s40798-019-0221-0.
- Background: PubMed 31339890Haugen TA, Breitschadel F, Seiler S. Sprint mechanical variables in elite athletes: Are force-velocity profiles sport specific or individual? PLoS One. 2019 Jul 24;14(7):e0215551. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215551. eCollection 2019.
- Background: PubMed 30747902Healy R, Kenny IC, Harrison AJ. Resistance Training Practices of Sprint Coaches. J Strength Cond Res. 2021 Jul 1;35(7):1939-1948. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002992.
- Background: PubMed 30963240Haugen T, McGhie D, Ettema G. Sprint running: from fundamental mechanics to practice-a review. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2019 Jun;119(6):1273-1287. doi: 10.1007/s00421-019-04139-0. Epub 2019 Apr 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.
Amina Amjad, DPT 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 Periodized Resistance Training and Tabata 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 5 inclusion and 6 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 9 Jan 2026. 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?
30m sprint test (time frame: 8 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 NCT07329465, which also lists 5 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 9 Jan 2026.