University Cardenal Herrera
Alfara del Patriarca, Valencia, 46115, Spain
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NCT Number: NCT07722273
Immediate Effects of Pogo Jumps on Vertical Jump Performance in Young Basketball Players
This study aims to examine the acute effects of a low-volume bilateral pogo jump protocol on CMJ and DJ performance, as well as its feasibility and immediate tolerance in adolescent male basketball players.
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Conditions
Age range
15 year–18 year
Sex eligibility
Male
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Primary location
About this study
This study aims to investigate whether a low-volume bilateral pogo jump protocol can induce post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) in adolescent male basketball players. Using a randomized crossover design, participants will complete both a pogo jump intervention and a light walking control condition, with countermovement jump (CMJ) and drop jump (DJ) performance assessed before and one minute after each condition. The study will also evaluate the immediate tolerance and field feasibility of this microdose plyometric protocol.
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- Regular structured basketball training.
- Ability to understand instructions.
- Safe execution of the jump tests after familiarization.
- Written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian, and assent from the minor.
Exclusion criteria
- Acute injury limiting participation.
- Lower-limb pain aggravated by jumping.
- Recent surgery or a relevant health condition.
- Inability to perform the test technique safely.
Treatment and study plan
POGO-JUMP
OtherParticipants will perform 3 sets of 8 consecutive bilateral pogo jumps (24 ground contacts in total), with 1 min of passive recovery between sets. They will be instructed to jump with maximal intent, minimize ground contact time, and maintain relative knee extension while avoiding a deep countermovement.
Control
OtherParticipants will walk continuously at a comfortable, low intensity for approximately 3 min, without running, jumping, or abrupt changes of pace.
Primary outcomes
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Countermovement jump (CMJ) height (cm)
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the intervention
Participants will stand upright with their hands on their hips and perform a self-selected countermovement followed immediately by a maximal vertical jump. Jump height (cm) will be calculated from flight time recorded using the Chronojump Boscosystem contact platform.
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Drop jump (DJ) height (cm)
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the intervention
Participants will step off an 18 cm box, land with both feet simultaneously, and immediately perform a maximal vertical jump while minimizing ground contact time. Jump height (cm) will be calculated from flight time recorded using the Chronojump Boscosystem contact platform.
Study contacts
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Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Cardenal Herrera University
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Registry information
Official study title
Immediate Effects of a Pogo-Jump Microdose on Vertical Jump Performance in Adolescent Basketball Players: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Study
Important dates
- Study start
- 2026
- Primary completion
- 2026
- Study completion
- 2026
- First posted
- Jul 23, 2026
- Registry last updated
- Jul 30, 2026
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