A Randomized Crossover Study on Diverse Training Methods to Enhance University Athletes' Performance and Health

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Conditions studied: Athletic Performance, Plyometric Exercise, Healthy

In brief

The goal of this randomized crossover study is to investigate the effects of plyometric training, functional training, and whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) on athletic performance and health in university basketball and volleyball players. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Which training modality (plyometric, functional, or WB-EMS) leads to the greatest improvements in athletic performance measures such as power, speed, and agility? 2. How do these training modalities compare in terms of their effects on overall health, injury risk reduction, and psychological well-being? Researchers will use a crossover design, where each participant experiences multiple training modalities in a sequential manner, to provide a more rigorous and comprehensive evaluation of the interventions' effectiveness. Participants will: 1. Be randomly assigned to one of four training sequences, each consisting of two 8-week intervention periods separated by a 4-week washout phase; 2. Experience at least two of the three training modalities (plyometric, functional, or WB-EMS) during the intervention periods; 3. Maintain their regular training routines if assigned to the control group; 4. Undergo assessments, including anthropometric measurements, physical fitness tests, and questionnaires, at baseline, after each intervention period, and during a follow-up session. The findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the optimal sequencing and combination of training modalities to maximize athletic performance and promote health among university basketball and volleyball players.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06546605

Run by

University of Macau

People needed

120

Starts

2024-10-10

Expected to finish

2029-10-03

Last updated by the study team

2025-05-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Team Membership: Participants must be officially registered members of the Macau universities' 's men's and women's basketball or volleyball teams.
• Age Range: Participants must be aged between 18 and 30 years.
• Health Status: Participants should be in good health, free from any chronic diseases, serious health conditions, or contraindications that could impair their athletic performance, preclude their safe participation in the study, or present undue risks when exposed to WB-EMS. Participants must provide informed consent and be willing to undergo WB-EMS training after being fully apprised of the potential risks and benefits.
• Commitment: Participants must be able to engage fully in the intervention period and all associated assessments.
• Experience: Participants are required to have a minimum of three to four years of competitive basketball or volleyball experience.

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to provide informed consent.
• Unwillingness to be allocated to one of the four groups.
• Have suffered a lower extremity injury or required surgery within the past 6 months.
• Have undergone electrical stimulation training for the previous six months.
• Have been diagnosed with a cardiovascular or neurological disease or abnormality.

Where it is running

• UM Sports Complex (N8) , Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau, China — Macao, Macau (enrolling)
• University of Macau — Taipa, Macau

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