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A study to investigate the training effects of plyometrics, a specialized form of exercise, in Indian college students.

â??Does Short- Term High Intensity Plyometric Training Program improve intensity and reduce latency of Reciprocal inhibition, increase Muscle strength, Agility and speed in untrained college students in an Indian population?" : A randomized controlled trial - -

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2014/01/004347
Enrollment
60
Registered
2014-01-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Short- Term High Intensity Plyometric Training Program: 15 minutes of plyometric training twice a week for 6 weeks Control Intervention1: ordinary aerobic exercises: 15 minutes of ordin

Sponsors

Christian Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male individuals not currently involved in active sports or any other form of exercise such as yoga, for more than 3 times a week, for the past 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: i. lower limb or back injury in the last 6 months ii. Any known cardiac or respiratory comorbidity iii. Cardiac pace maker iv. 1st year Medical students.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in Intensity and latency of reciprocal inhibition of the hamstring group of musclesTimepoint: Immediately after the 6 week intervention program.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Changes in muscle strength, agility and speed.Timepoint: pre and post intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnandit John Mathew

Christian Medical College

e.tharion@cmcvellore.ac.in

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026