| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/08/093641 [Registered on: 25/08/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
18/05/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Physiotherapy (Not Including YOGA) |
| Study Design |
Randomized, Parallel Group Trial |
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Public Title of Study
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Effect of Sand Based Plyometric vs Resistance Training on Jumping Ability Speed Agility and Calf Size in Young Football Players |
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Scientific Title of Study
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A Comparative Study of Sand Based Plyometric and Resistance Training on Standing Long Jump Speed Agility and Calf Girth in Young Football Players |
| Trial Acronym |
nil |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| nil |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Dr Shagun Agarwal |
| Designation |
Dean and Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Plot No2 Sector 17A Yamuna Expressway Gautam Buddh Nagar Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH
201308
India |
| Phone |
9910259583 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
shagunmpt@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Namita Pal |
| Designation |
Student |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Plot No2 Sector 17A Yamuna Expressway Gautam Buddh Nagar Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh
UTTAR PRADESH
201308
India |
| Phone |
9711343681 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
namita3681@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Shagun Agarwal |
| Designation |
Dean and Professor |
| Affiliation |
Galgotias University |
| Address |
Plot No2 Sector 17A Yamuna Expressway Gautam Buddh Nagar Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh
UTTAR PRADESH
201308
India |
| Phone |
9910259583 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
shagunmpt@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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| Namita Pal, PG Student, Department of Physiotherapy, Galgotias University, Plot No. 2, Yamuna Expy, opposite Buddha International Circuit Sector 17A, Greater Noida, Uttar Pardesh 203201 |
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Department of Physiotherapy |
| Address |
Plot No2 Sector 17A Yamuna Expressway Gautam Buddh Nagar Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh 201308 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [University] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Shagun Agarwal |
Galgotias University |
Plot No2 Sector 17A Yamuna Expressway Gautam Buddh Nagar Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh 201308
Gautam Buddha Nagar
UTTAR PRADESH |
9910259583
shagunmpt@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Departmental Research Committee, Physiotherapy, SAHS, Galgotias University, Greater Noids, G. B. Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India-203201 |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
nil |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Comparator Agent |
NOT APPLICABLE |
NOT APPLICABLE |
| Intervention |
Resistance training |
Resistance training involves exercises that use external force such as weights bands or body weight to build muscular strength and endurance It improves muscle tone bone density and metabolism while reducing injury risk This type of training challenges muscles through repeated contractions helping athletes enhance performance power and overall physical fitness effectively and safely |
| Intervention |
Sand Based Plyometrics
Resistance training |
Sand based plyometric training consists of explosive movements like jumps and bounds performed on sand surfaces This method enhances lower body strength power agility and balance while minimizing joint stress The unstable cushioned surface of sand increases muscular effort and reduces impact forces making it a safer yet effective alternative to traditional plyometric training
Resistance training involves exercises that use external force such as weights bands or body weight to build muscular strength and endurance It improves muscle tone bone density and metabolism while reducing injury risk This type of training challenges muscles through repeated contractions helping athletes enhance performance power and overall physical fitness effectively and safely |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
15.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Male |
| Details |
Age 15 to 18 years male football players
Generally healthy with no contraindications to exercise
BMI 19 to 24.9
Consent Willing to provide informed consent and adhere to study procedures including attendance and participation in training sessions
Players with minimum 8 hours of practice per week
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
• Any recent injuries (within the past 6 months) or surgeries that limit physical activity or could be aggravated by plyometric or resistance training.
• Any diagnosed cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal, or neurological disorder that might interfere with exercise participation or pose a risk to health (e.g., asthma, diabetes, joint problems).
• Non-Compliance Risk: Those who may not be able to commit to attending the required number of training sessions (e.g., frequent travel).
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Computer generated randomization |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
vertical jump height test
10m sprint test
agility T-test |
Baseline 0 weeks
Post intervention 6 weeks |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Calf Girth Measurement |
Baseline 0 weeks
Post intervention 6 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="32"
Sample Size from India="32"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "32"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="32" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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20/09/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Date Missing |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Date Missing |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="1"
Days="15" |
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Completed |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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This study aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of sand-based plyometric training and traditional resistance training on improving physical fitness parameters—namely standing long jump, 10m sprint speed, agility (via the T-test), and calf girth—in young male football players aged 15–18. Recognizing the importance of explosive strength, speed, and agility in football, the study focuses on two popular training approaches: plyometrics, which emphasize neuromuscular coordination and reactive strength, and resistance training, which builds muscle strength through progressive overload.
The methodology involves 32 participants randomly assigned to either the plyometric or resistance training group for six weeks. Each group follows a structured regimen targeting lower limb performance. The outcomes will be evaluated using standardized performance tests and anthropometric measures.
The research addresses a gap in existing literature regarding the comparative benefits of these training types, especially using a sand surface for plyometrics, which adds instability and metabolic demand. The findings aim to inform physiotherapists and sports trainers about optimized training protocols for enhancing performance and reducing injury risks in young athletes. |