Jump PerformanceNCT07919041
PLYOMETRIC TRAINING VERSUS CALISTHENIC TECHNIQUE FOR IMPROVING JUMP PERFORMANCE AND PATELLOFEMORAL FUNCTION IN KARATE ATHLETES
A study testing Plyometric training and Calisthenic techniques in people with Jump Performance and Patellofemoral Joint, run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad.
Trial summary
This randomized clinical trial will compare plyometric and calisthenic training in 44 karate athletes at Hayatabad Sports Complex, Peshawar, split into two groups of 22 and trained three times a week for 6 weeks. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Jump Performance, Patellofemoral Joint
- What is being tested?
- Plyometric training and Calisthenic techniques
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2026to 30 Dec 2026
- 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 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Active competitive karate athletes (kumite/kata) for at least one year At least 3 training sessions per week (90 minutes or more per session) Deep knee flexion without acute injury (90° or more)
Who cannot join
- Previous (within 6 months) or current fracture of the lower extremity or rupture of the ligaments or a meniscal injury History of patellar dislocation or subluxation Systemic inflammatory arthritis or other rheumatological diseases Concurrent running of another structured lower-limb exercise programme
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Plyometric Training Versus Calisthenic Techniques for Improving Jump Performance and Patellofemoral Function in Karate Athletes
This randomized clinical trial will compare plyometric and calisthenic training in 44 karate athletes at Hayatabad Sports Complex, Peshawar, split into two groups of 22 and trained three times a week for 6 weeks. Jump performance will be measured with the wall-based vertical jump test and knee function with the Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale, to see which method better improves jump performance
Read the detailed description
This study is to compare the effect of plyometric training and calisthenic exercises on the jump performance and patellofemoral function of karate athletes. The study will be a randomized clinical trial at Hayatabad Sports Complex, Peshawar, with 44 karate athletes (18-35 years) who will be randomly divided into two groups of 22 participants each: group A will receive the plyometric training, while the other group B will receive calisthenic training . Both groups will be given a total of six weeks (three session per week) of training. The wall-based vertical jump test will be used to assess jump performance and the patellofemoral pain and functioning will be assessed using Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS). The purpose of the study is to identify the more effective training method to improve jump performance in karate athlete.
- Conditions
- Jump Performance, Patellofemoral Joint
- Being tested
- Plyometric training, Calisthenic techniques
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Plyometric trainingOther
Plyometric training increases speed and power by producing maximal muscle force in a short time. It includes the single leg hop and double leg hop to build leg power and landing control, the standing long jump for horizontal explosive power, the lateral cone hop for sideways power and agility, and the countermovement jump to improve vertical jump height. Training will be given three sessions per week for six weeks.
Calisthenic techniquesOther
Calisthenics use body weight as resistance to improve strength, agility, balance, and flexibility. It includes burpees for full-body strength and endurance, sit-ups for core strength, bench dips for upper-body strength, jumping jacks for fitness and coordination, and jump squats for leg strength and power. Training will be given three sessions per week for six weeks, with two sets of each exercise, 15 seconds of rest between exercises, and 2 minutes between sets.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Plyometric training | Experimental | The purpose of plyometric training/ jump training is to increase both speed and power by using maximal force of muscles at one time. The main purpose of using plyometrics is to enhance performance of athletes. Receives: Other: Plyometric training |
| Calisthenic techniques | Experimental | Calisthenics exercises are exercises that use body weight for resistance. It , increase an individual's strength, agility, balance and flexibility. Receives: Other: Calisthenic techniques |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Primary Outcome Measure(s) 1.Kujala AKPS (Anterior Knee Pain Assessment Sheet):
To measure Patellofemoral pain and function
Measured: Baseline- 6 weeks
Wall-based vertical jump method:
To measure jump height, [it compares 6 weeks of plyometric training (single-leg hops, CMJ, standing long jumps, and single-leg lateral jumps) with calisthenics technique (burpees, bench dips, jumping jacks, and jump squats) and determines which program improves jump height]
Measured: Baseline-6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Nov 2026
- Study start15 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Jump 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ibadat International University, Islamabad
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07919041
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/10/523
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 5 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- 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 5 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Plyometric Training Versus Calisthenic Techniques for Improving Jump Performance and Patellofemoral Function in Karate Athletes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07919041
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/10/523
- Conditions
- Jump Performance, Patellofemoral Joint
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ibadat International University, IslamabadUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 Nov 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 randomized clinical trial will compare plyometric and calisthenic training in 44 karate athletes at Hayatabad Sports Complex, Peshawar, split into two groups of 22 and trained three times a week for 6 weeks. Jump performance will be measured with the wall-based vertical jump test and knee function with the Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale, to see which method better improves jump performance
Detailed description
This study is to compare the effect of plyometric training and calisthenic exercises on the jump performance and patellofemoral function of karate athletes. The study will be a randomized clinical trial at Hayatabad Sports Complex, Peshawar, with 44 karate athletes (18-35 years) who will be randomly divided into two groups of 22 participants each: group A will receive the plyometric training, while the other group B will receive calisthenic training . Both groups will be given a total of six weeks (three session per week) of training. The wall-based vertical jump test will be used to assess jump performance and the patellofemoral pain and functioning will be assessed using Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS). The purpose of the study is to identify the more effective training method to improve jump performance in karate athlete.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Plyometric training | Experimental | Other: Plyometric trainingThe purpose of plyometric training/ jump training is to increase both speed and power by using maximal force of muscles at one time. The main purpose of using plyometrics is to enhance performance of athletes. |
| Calisthenic techniques | Experimental | Other: Calisthenic techniquesCalisthenics exercises are exercises that use body weight for resistance. It , increase an individual's strength, agility, balance and flexibility. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Active competitive karate athletes (kumite/kata) for at least one year At least 3 training sessions per week (90 minutes or more per session) Deep knee flexion without acute injury (90° or more)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Previous (within 6 months) or current fracture of the lower extremity or rupture of the ligaments or a meniscal injury History of patellar dislocation or subluxation Systemic inflammatory arthritis or other rheumatological diseases Concurrent running of another structured lower-limb exercise programme
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plyometric trainingPlyometric training increases speed and power by producing maximal muscle force in a short time. It includes the single leg hop and double leg hop to build leg power and landing control, the standing long jump for horizontal explosive power, the lateral cone hop for sideways power and agility, and the countermovement jump to improve vertical jump height. Training will be given three sessions per week for six weeks. | Other | Plyometric training |
| Calisthenic techniquesCalisthenics use body weight as resistance to improve strength, agility, balance, and flexibility. It includes burpees for full-body strength and endurance, sit-ups for core strength, bench dips for upper-body strength, jumping jacks for fitness and coordination, and jump squats for leg strength and power. Training will be given three sessions per week for six weeks, with two sets of each exercise, 15 seconds of rest between exercises, and 2 minutes between sets. | Other | Calisthenic techniques |
Primary outcome
Primary Outcome Measure(s) 1.Kujala AKPS (Anterior Knee Pain Assessment Sheet):
Time frame: Baseline- 6 weeks
To measure Patellofemoral pain and function
Wall-based vertical jump method:
Time frame: Baseline-6 weeks
To measure jump height, [it compares 6 weeks of plyometric training (single-leg hops, CMJ, standing long jumps, and single-leg lateral jumps) with calisthenics technique (burpees, bench dips, jumping jacks, and jump squats) and determines which program improves jump height]
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 5 Nov 2026.
- 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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Plyometric training and Calisthenic techniques in people with Jump Performance and Patellofemoral Joint, run by Ibadat International University, Islamabad.
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 1 inclusion and 1 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 5 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 Khawla (03138044891, kmu.baloch@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Primary Outcome Measure(s) 1.Kujala AKPS (Anterior Knee Pain Assessment Sheet): (time frame: Baseline- 6 weeks). The study lists 2 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 5 Nov 2026.