The Effect of Posture on Cognitive Function in Early Adolescence Athletes

NCT05914493 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: E-59394181-604.01.02-62365
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 126
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

While previous studies focused on the motor system in the analysis of postural functions, recently many researchers have determined that the sensory-cognitive-motor network system is required to determine the correctness of an action. , stroke individuals, Alzheimer's patients, Parkinson's disease, individuals with multiple sclerosis were discussed. In line with these studies, we can say that posture is handled with cognitive skills in people whose physical performance has decreased. However, the relationship between cognitive skills and posture in individuals with high physical performance has been ignored. Understanding posture and cognitive mechanisms is important both for physiotherapists who deal with posture from the neurophysiological aspect and for those who work in the field of psychology who deal with cognitive skills with its psychosocial aspect. The aim of the study is to reveal the relationship between posture and cognitive skills evaluated using the Stroop Test in healthy athletes in early adolescence.

Conditions

Posture; Cognitive Function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Evaluation of cognitive functions

  The Stroop Test TBAG Form consists of four white cards measuring 14.0 cm x 21.5 cm. On each card, there are 6 rows consisting of 4 items arranged randomly. These cards are the 'stimulus' items of the test and the subject has to react to these stimuli, in other words, to perform the 'tasks'. The scores of the test are obtained by scoring the sections separately. In the Turkish version of the test performed by Karakaş et al., it was reported that the completion times of each section could be used. In the first two sections, it is required to read the words on the cards, and in the last three sections, the colors of the words or shapes are named. A stopwatch is used to measure reaction times. Time scores of the test; It is determined as the time from giving the 'start' command until the last item of the card is read/sung.

  20 April 2023

• Evaluation of posture

  For posture assessment, the form of Corbin et al. will be applied. Individuals from lateral (head forward tilt, rounded back, shoulder protraction, kyphosis, lordotic changes, abdominal drooping, genu recurvatum, anterior balance) and posteriorly (lateral tilt of the head, shoulder inequality, protrusion of the scapula, scoliosis symptoms, presence of gibosity, lateral curvature of the spine) , hip inequality), each of the postural parameters in the form is scored by the physiotherapist according to its severity (0=absent, 1=mildly severe, 2=moderately severe, 3=good-severe). Postural status is classified according to the total score, by summing the scores of each parameter according to the severity.

  20 April 2023

Interventions

The effect of posture on cognitive function in early adolescence athletes OTHER

Posture evaluation: The form of Corbin et al. will be applied. Evaluation of cognitive functions: Basically, the Stroop test will be used, which evaluates the concentration and maintenance of attention depending on time and the task given.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 15 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Athletes in early adolescence

You may qualify if:

• \- Athletes in early adolescence who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study will be included.

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of neurological and/or orthopedic and/or psychopathological disease, Having a history of visual, mental or systematic disease,
• The athlete's medical history has a history of major injury and/or surgery related to the lower extremity and trunk,

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Atılım University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Atılım University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 13, 2023
• First Posted: June 22, 2023
• Study Start: April 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: April 20, 2023
• Study Completion: June 13, 2023
• Last Updated: June 22, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-06

Locations

TU (1)