Inspiratory Muscle Training Enhances Jumping Power and Shoot-ing Performance in Elite Air Pistol Athletes

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a four-week inspiratory muscle training (IMT) program on physical and motor performance parameters and shooting accuracy in elite male air pistol athletes. Twenty athletes were randomly assigned to either an IMT group or a control group. Outcome measures included jumping performance, reaction time, flexibility, and shooting accuracy assessed via the SCATT system. The findings demonstrated that IMT significantly improved lower-limb explosive power and shooting performance without affecting reaction time or flexibility.

NCT Number	NCT07406451
Lead Sponsor	Gümüşhane Universıty
Conditions	Inspiratory Muscle Training, Shooting Performance, Jump Performance, Precision Sport Performance
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2025-09-05
Primary Completion	2025-10-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-10-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-12