Clinical trial NCT06292429: Effects of Complex Training in Cricket Fast Bowlers
Official title: Effects of Complex Training on Physical Fitness, Bowling Performance, Work Capacity, Muscle Strength and Bone Density in Cricket Fast Bowlers
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Resistance Training
Plyometric Exercise
Sports Physical Therapy
Keywords: Complex Training
Cricket Fast Bowlers
Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-03-05
Enrollment: 40
Sex: MALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 25
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: randomized controlled trial
Primary purpose: OTHER

Brief summary: This study will be a randomized controlled trial and the data will be collected from National Cricket Academy and domestic cricket clubs. The sample size will be calculated by conducting a pilot study. There will be three groups. Group-A will be receiving Complex training, Group-B will be receiving Conventional training and Group C as a Control Group. Athletes with same physical fitness level will be recruited. There will be parallel assignment of the participants. Assessor will be kept blinded. All the parameters would be assessed at Baseline, 6 Weeks, 12 Weeks. Physical fitness will be assessed through Field Testing. Bowling performance will be assessed through speed machine and Kinovea Software. Work capacity will be assessed through step testing. Muscle strength will be assessed through Dynamometer. Lastly, BMD will be assessed though Bone Densitometer.

Detailed description: Cricket fast bowlers require a unique blend of speed, strength, power, and agility to excel in their role on the field. In recent years, Complex training has emerged as a popular training method to enhance these critical qualities among fast bowlers. Complex training involves combining strength exercises with explosive, sport-specific movements in a single training session, aiming to improve overall athletic performance. This study will be a randomized controlled trial and the data will be collected from National Cricket Academy and domestic cricket clubs. The sample size will be calculated by conducting a pilot study. There will be three groups. Group-A will be receiving Complex training, Group-B will be receiving Conventional training and Group C as a Control Group. Athletes with same physical fitness level will be recruited. There will be parallel assignment of the participants. Assessor will be kept blinded. All the parameters would be assessed at Baseline, 6 Weeks, 12 Weeks. Physical fitness will be assessed through Field Testing. Bowling performance will be assessed through speed machine and Kinovea Software. Work capacity will be assessed through step testing. Muscle strength will be assessed through Dynamometer. Lastly, BMD will be assessed though Bone Densitometer.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Male bowlers between 18 - 25 years
* Bowling speed 115-130 km/h
* Same Run-up speed (20-25 km/h)
* domestic teams
* Active in game from last 6 months
* Athletes with same 1 Repetition Maximum (Bench press and Leg press)
* Athletes with same BMI category (18.5 - 24.9)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Red flags
* Resistance training from last 6 months
* Any disabling musculoskeletal injury
* Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit
* Scapular Dyskinesia
* Athletes taking prohibited drugs, Ergogenic aids
* Any cardiovascular issue . Any systemic disease

Primary outcomes:
measure: Physical fitness (linear speed capability)
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Physical fitness (lower limb explosive power)
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Physical fitness (upper body strength test)
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Physical fitness (lower body strength test)
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Physical fitness (upper body muscular endurance)
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Physical fitness (aerobic capacity)
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Bowling performance (Ball speed)
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Bowling performance (run-up time)
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Bowling performance (accuracy)
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Bowling performance (RPE)
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Work capacity
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Muscle Strength
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
measure: Bone Density
timeFrame: 0 week, 6 week, 12 week
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Lahore
country: Pakistan
facility: Pakistan Sports Board Coaching Center
state: Punjab
Study officials:
affiliation: Riphah International University
name: Muhammad Atif Javed, PP-DPT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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