Motor and Cognitive Dual Task Performance in Sports

NCT04854733 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 24.04.2019/59
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 102
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In this study, it is aimed to examine the dual-task performance of soccer referees. For this purpose, it will be investigated whether the motor or cognitive performance of the referees changes when dual-task is assigned and also whether there are differences in dual-task performance between the referees and athletes with similar training program.

Conditions

Task Performance

Keywords

Dual-Task Performance; Task- specific Performance; Sports; Agility; Multiple Object Tracking; Referee

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Multiple Object Tracking (MOT)

  Multiple object tracking (MOT) (4 targets), a computer-based cognitive test, is used. Before the test starts, four of the eight black dots on the white screen are randomly determined by flashing. The participant then follows these moving points and marks the correct points after the black dots stop. The selected correct points are noted and saved as P - Proper selection rate in the participant's file. After the MOT test is taught, the test is completed in two different speed parameters (240msec, 300msec) in 10sec x 5 repetitions for each speed.

  20 minutes

• Edgren Side Step Test

  It is done to test the individual's agility, side speed, and body control. After 15 minutes of warm-up (dynamic stretching and low-pace forward / side running), the Edgren Side Step Test is explained and shown by the researcher.For testing, 5 cones are placed at 1-meter intervals on a 4-meter wide line on a flat non-slip floor. The participant is asked to wait in the middle line with her legs open. During the 10 seconds test, it is asked to step as quickly as possible to the right and left outer cones. It should be ensured that the face is facing forward and that the feet move sideways. After confirming that the test was performed correctly, the best score in the agility test (distance-meter covered in 10 sec) is recorded by applying 3 repetitions.

  20 minutes

• Dual Task Assessment

  After performing the single tasks (Multiple Object Tracking (MOT) and Edgren Side Step Test) separately, participants are taken into double task evaluation. While standing in the starting position of the Edgren Side Stepping Test, the MOT test is opened on the screen placed directly opposite the viewing distance (2-meters). After the flashing of the points to be followed at the beginning of the MOT, the MOT and Edgren Side Step Test are started simultaneously with the movement of the points. At the end of 10 seconds, the distance traveled is recorded in meters and the points of the MOT test are followed by the mouse. Dual-Task Assessment is repeated 3 times for each 2 different MOT speeds and scores are recorded.

  20 minutes

Study Arms (2)

Referees

There will be no interventions. Motor and cognitive assessments will be conducted.

Athletes

There will be no interventions. Motor and cognitive assessments will be conducted.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Soccer referees affiliated with the National Football Federation and athletes with similar to soccer referees in terms of sociodemographic and physical characteristics and training program.

You may qualify if:

• To be a soccer referee who trains for a total of 5 hours two days a week, takes part in a maximum of two competitions a week and has been actively affiliated with the National Football Federation for at least 1 year,
• Being an athlete with similar to soccer referees in terms of sociodemographic and physical characteristics and training program,
• Being between aged 18-30 years.

You may not qualify if:

• Not attending weekly trainings regularly,
• Having had a surgical operation in the last year,
• Having a history of trauma in the last 6 months,
• Not being able to communicate,
• Having uncorrected visual deficit and hearing problem.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marmara University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Marmara University

Istanbul, Maltepe, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Semra Oğuz, Phd

  Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Nilufer Keskin Dilbay, MSc

  Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Hilal B Can, MSc

  Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 18, 2021
• First Posted: April 22, 2021
• Study Start: April 26, 2021
• Primary Completion: May 31, 2021
• Study Completion: June 23, 2021
• Last Updated: July 12, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)