To compare the effects of Fartlek training and Tabata training on speed, agility and endurance among Rugby union players.
Design
It will be Single blinded randomized clinical trial with parallel group design. 20 Participants will be allocated to two groups equally by random computer number generator.
Settings and conduct
The study will be conducted at Pakistan rugby union, Pakistan rugby academy. Outcome assessor will be kept blind.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
• Male rugby union players aged 18-35 years.
• Currently active in a rugby union team or club, willing to participate in a structured
training program.
• No history of significant musculoskeletal injuries that would impede participation in
training.
• Able to understand and follow training protocols.
• No current use of performance-enhancing substances
Exclusion criteria:
• Inactive or not currently involved in rugby union activities. History of significant
musculoskeletal injuries that would affect participation in training.
• Unable to comply with the training schedule or protocols. Presence of any medical
condition or injury that could be exacerbated by high intensity training.
• Current use of performance-enhancing drugs or substances that could influence training
outcomes
Intervention groups
Group A will be given fartlek training for 4 weeks and three times in a week.
Group B will be given Tabata training for 4 weeks and three times in a week.
Main outcome variables
Speed: 40-yard sprint test
Agility: Illinois Agility Test
Endurance: Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
General information
Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number:IRCT20220701055331N6
Registration date:2025-03-29, 1404/01/09
Registration timing:prospective
Last update:2025-03-29, 1404/01/09
Update count:0
Registration date
2025-03-29, 1404/01/09
Registrant information
Name
Ifra Zulqarnain Awan
Name of organization / entity
Rashid Latif Medical College
Country
Pakistan
Phone
+92 333 4975431
Email address
ifra.awan@rlmc.edu.pk
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2025-03-31, 1404/01/11
Expected recruitment end date
2025-07-31, 1404/05/09
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Comparative effects of Fartlek training and Tabata training on speed, agility and endurance among rugby union players
Public title
Comparative effects of Fartlek training and Tabata training on speed, agility and endurance among rugby union players
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Male rugby union players aged 18-35 years
Currently active in a rugby union team or club, willing to participate in a structuredtraining program.
No history of significant musculoskeletal injuries that would impede participation intraining.
Able to understand and follow training protocols.
No current use of performance-enhancing substances
Exclusion criteria:
Inactive or not currently involved in rugby union activities. History of significantmusculoskeletal injuries that would affect participation in training.
Unable to comply with the training schedule or protocols. Presence of any medicalcondition or injury that could be exacerbated by high intensity training.
Current use of performance-enhancing drugs or substances that could influence trainingoutcomes
Age
From 18 years old to 35 years old
Gender
Male
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
Outcome assessor
Sample size
Target sample size:
40
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Random computer number generator will be used for randomization. Assign unique identification numbers to participants, then use a reliable software tool to generate a list of random numbers. Match these numbers to participant IDs and allocate individuals to different study groups based on the sorted random numbers. Ensure that the randomization process is concealed and documented for transparency and integrity.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Single blinded
Blinding description
Single blinding in a study involves keeping the outcome assessor blind to the intervention received by the participants. This helps to minimize bias in assessing the study outcomes. To achieve single blinding, the outcome assessor is not informed about the treatment allocation of the participants and remains unaware of which group received the intervention being studied.
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features
Secondary Ids
empty
Ethics committees
1
Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Institutional Review Board of Rashid Latif Medical College, Lahore.
Street address
35-KM Ferozepur Road Lahore
City
Lahore
Postal code
54000
Approval date
2024-09-26, 1403/07/05
Ethics committee reference number
IRB/2024/174
Health conditions studied
1
Description of health condition studied
Rugby Union Players
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description
Primary outcomes
1
Description
Speed
Timepoint
Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
40-yard sprint test
2
Description
Agility
Timepoint
Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Illinois Agility Test
3
Description
Endurance
Timepoint
Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention
Method of measurement
Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
Secondary outcomes
empty
Intervention groups
1
Description
Intervention group: Group A: Fartlek Training: GROUP A will be given fartlek training for 4 weeks and three times in a week. 40M running with 75+ speed then jog for 40M.• 45M running with 75+ speed then jog for 35M.55M running with 75+ speed then jog for 25M.• 65M running with 80+ speed/curve then jog for 30M.• 65M running with 85+ speed/curve then jpg for 30M
Category
Rehabilitation
2
Description
Intervention group: Group B:Tabata Training: GROUP B will be given Tabata training for 4 weeks and three times in a week. 15/20 pushups then 10sec rest.• 15/20 jumping jacks then 10sec rest.• 20sec heel touches then 10sec rest.• 20sec uneven planks then 10sec rest.• 25 simple squats then 10sec rest.• 20/25 lunges then 10sec rest.• 12/25 standing abs/twist then 10sec rest
Category
Rehabilitation
Recruitment centers
1
Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Pakistan Rugby Union
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Ifra Zulqarnain Awan
Street address
Swiss Avenue, 72-B-II, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan
City
Lahore
Postal code
54662
Phone
+92 333 4975431
Email
ifra.awan@rlmc.edu.pk
Sponsors / Funding sources
1
Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Rashid latif medical college
Full name of responsible person
Ifra Zulqarnain Awan
Street address
35-km ferozepur road lahore
City
lahore
Postal code
54000
Phone
+92 333 4975431
Email
ifra.awan@rlmc.edu.pk
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Rashid latif medical college
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Private
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic
Person responsible for general inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Rashid latif medical college
Full name of responsible person
Ghulam Moin-Ud-Din
Position
Physiotherapist
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
35-km ferozepur road lahore
City
lahore
Province
punjab
Postal code
54000
Phone
+92 347 0500600
Email
moinrehan0@gmail.com
Person responsible for scientific inquiries
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Rashid Latif Medical College
Full name of responsible person
Ifra Zulqarnain Awan
Position
Physiotherapist
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
Rashid Latif Medical College 35-km Ferozpur Road Lahore
City
Lahore
Province
Punjab
Postal code
54000
Phone
+92 333 4975431
Fax
Email
ifra.awan@rlmc.edu.pk
Person responsible for updating data
Contact
Name of organization / entity
Rashid Latif Medical College
Full name of responsible person
Ifra Zulqarnain Awan
Position
Physiotherapist
Latest degree
Master
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiotherapy
Street address
Rashid Latif Medical College 35-km Ferozpur Road Lahore
City
Lahore
Province
Punjab
Postal code
54000
Phone
+92 333 4975431
Fax
Email
ifra.awan@rlmc.edu.pk
Sharing plan
Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available