NCT07584941 Effect of Upper-limb Plyometric Training Versus Strength Training for Enhancing Serve Velocity, Strength, and Power in Competitive Tennis Players
| NCT ID | NCT07584941 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ibadat International University, Islamabad |
| Condition | Upper Limb Strength |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 46 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-05-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07-10 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 46 participants in total. It began in 2026-05-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-10.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of upper-limb plyometric training and traditional strength training on serve velocity, muscular strength, and power in competitive tennis players. Serve velocity is a critical performance factor in tennis, and optimizing upper-limb function is essential for enhancing performance. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a plyometric training group or a strength training group. Both groups will undergo structured training programs over a defined intervention period. Outcome measures, including serve velocity, upper-limb strength, and power, will be assessed at baseline and after the completion of the intervention. The findings of this study will help determine the most effective training approach for improving performance in tennis players and may guide coaches, athletes, and rehabilitation professionals in designing evidence-based training programs.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-30 years (male tennis players). * Currently training/competing in tennis ≥3 sessions/week. * Minimum of 4 years of systematic tennis training experience * Provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent musculoskeletal surgery * Upper-limb (shoulder/elbow) or lower-limb injury that limits training in past 6 months. * Participation in structured strength or agility programs outside routine tennis training * Neurological or cardiovascular disorders or other medical condition contraindicating high-intensity exercise
Contact & Investigator
Hafsah Gul Khattak, DPT, MS-NMPT
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
IBADAT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD (IIUI)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07584941 clinical trial?
This trial is open to male participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 30 Years, studying Upper Limb Strength. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07584941 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07584941 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at sadaqatsaleem36@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07584941 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Islamabad, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07584941 clinical trial?
NCT07584941 is sponsored by Ibadat International University, Islamabad. The principal investigator is Hafsah Gul Khattak, DPT, MS-NMPT at IBADAT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD (IIUI). The trial plans to enroll 46 participants.