IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF POGO JUMPS ON VERTICAL JUMP PERFORMANCE IN YOUNG BASKETBALL PLAYERS

July 20, 2026 updated by: Juan F. Lisón Párraga, Dr, Cardenal Herrera University

Immediate Effects of a Pogo-Jump Microdose on Vertical Jump Performance in Adolescent Basketball Players: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Study

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.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

15

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Spain
    • Valencia
      • Alfara del Patriarca, Valencia, Spain, 46115
        • University Cardenal Herrera
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: POGO-JUMP
Participants 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.
Other: POGO-JUMP
Participants 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.
Active Comparator: CONTROL
Participants will walk continuously at a comfortable, low intensity for approximately 3 min, without running, jumping, or abrupt changes of pace. The duration will be selected to approximate that of the experimental condition.
Other: CONTROL
Participants will walk continuously at a comfortable, low intensity for approximately 3 min, without running, jumping, or abrupt changes of pace.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Countermovement jump (CMJ) height (cm)
Time Frame: Before and 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.
Before and after the intervention
Drop jump (DJ) height (cm)
Time Frame: Before and 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.
Before and after the intervention

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Cardenal Herrera University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: JF Lisón, Dr, CEU Cardenal Herrera University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

July 21, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 28, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 28, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 20, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 20, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 23, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 23, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 20, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UNIVERSITY CARDENAL HERRERA-56

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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