The Effect of Sport-Specific Visual and Vestibular Training in Open-Skill Athletes

Официальное название

The Effect of Sport-Specific Visual and Vestibular Training on Reaction Time and Dynamic Balance in Open-Skill Athletes

Обзор

This study aims to examine the effects of a 6-week sport-specific visual and vestibular training program on athletes' reaction time and dynamic balance, while comparing outcomes with a control group to determine the extent to which the training contributes to performance improvements.

Подробное описание

This pre-test and post-test experimental study will include 20 open-skill athletes randomly divided into two groups (n = 10 each): a control group and an intervention group.

The intervention group will participate in a 6-week sport-specific visual and vestibular training program conducted twice weekly, while the control group will continue their regular training and receive a one-time visual-vestibular educational brochure and online session. Reaction time and dynamic balance will be assessed at baseline and after the 6-week period. Reaction time will be measured using the Light Trainer system and dynamic/static balance will be evaluated using the ProKin 252 device.

Вмешательства

• Другое Pinhole Glass Training
  Participants work in 5-person groups using pinhole glasses to restrict peripheral vision, performing a continuous 5-minute ball-passing exercise using both upper and lower extremities.The exercise is repeated three times over a period of six weeks
• Другое T-Drill Agility Exercise
  Participants complete a T-shaped course with BlazePod® lights, reacting to randomly illuminated cones and returning to the center; the exercise is repeated three times. The exercise is repeated three times over a period of six weeks
• Другое Letter Tracking Station
  Participants perform Eye Letter Saccades tasks by reading sequences of letters and numbers with eye movements while performing rapid lower limb stepping; a ball is caught at the 20th second, repeated three times. The exercise is repeated three times over a period of six weeks.
• Другое Sport-Specific Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Training
  Participants fixate on a target while moving their head up and down and stepping rapidly; a ball is caught at the 20th second, repeated three times. The exercise is repeated three times over a period of six weeks

Первичные конечные точки

• Simple Motor Reaction Time Test [Срок оценки: 6 weeks]
• Hit the Dots Test [Срок оценки: 6 weeks]
• Trail Making Test (Part B) [Срок оценки: 6 weeks]
• ProKin 252, TecnoBody® Dynamic Balance Evaluation [Срок оценки: 6 weeks]
• ProKin 252, TecnoBody® Static Balance Evaluation [Срок оценки: 6 weeks]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

• Athletes aged 18-23 years.
• Possess an active sports license in any open-skill sport (e.g., volleyball, basketball, football, etc.).
• No upper or lower extremity injury or surgery in the past three months.
• Participate in regular training sessions throughout the study period.

Критерии исключения

• Having an injury in the last three months that required being away from training for more than two weeks.
• Having undergone upper or lower extremity surgery in the last six months.
• Having any neurological or cardiovascular condition.
• Having any vestibular or visual disorder.

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

Здоровые добровольцы: Да

Дизайн исследования

Распределение

Рандомизированное

Модель

Параллельные группы

Маскирование

Простое слепое

Основная цель

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Центры проведения

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 центр

• Yeditepe University — Ataşehir

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT07503119 · Talyay

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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