The Effect of Neuroathletic Training in Cross-country Skiers

NCT06743230 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: KarabukUniv-FTR
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 28
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of neuro-athletic training on physical performance and position sense in cross-country skiers.

Conditions

Skiing/Snowboarding

Keywords

Cross-Country Skiing; Neuroathletic Training; Strength; Balance; Proprioception

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Knee Joint Position Sense

  Knee joint position sense will be measured using the passive-active repositioning method with a digital inclinometer.

  8 weeks

• Dynamic balance

  Dynamic balance will be evaluated with the Y balance test.

  8 weeks

• Muscle strength

  Knee flexion and extension isometric muscle strength will be measured with a handheld dynamometer.

  8 weeks

• Trunk Flexion Endurance Test

  The time that athletes can maintain a stance with their trunk at 60° flexion and their hips and knees at 90° flexion will be measured with a stopwatch.

  8 weeks

• Side Bridge Endurance Test

  Athletes will be asked to perform a side bridge in a side-lying position, with legs extended, one foot in front of the other, the body in a straight line, with the elbow joint flexed on the same side, supported by the forearm. The time they can maintain this position will be recorded with a stopwatch.

  8 weeks

• Slalom Test

  For this test, 6 cones will be placed on a 12-meter track at 2-meter intervals. Athletes were asked to run between the cones at maximum speed and the elapsed time will be recorded with a stopwatch.

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Conventional Training

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Conventional training includes flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, running, balance and sport-specific technique work 5 days per week.

Other: Conventional training

Neuro athletic training

EXPERIMENTAL

Conventional training includes flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, running, balance, and sport-specific technique work 5 days per week.Neuro athletic training includes exercises that stimulate the visual, vestibular and proprioceptive systems. The neuroathletic training includes 3 days per week for 8 weeks.

Other: Neuro athletic training; Other: Conventional training

Interventions

Neuro athletic training OTHER

The neuroathletic training includes exercises that stimulate the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. The neuroathletic training includes 3 days per week for 8 weeks.

Neuro athletic training

Conventional training OTHER

Conventional training includes flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, running, balance and sport-specific technique work 5 days per week.

Conventional Training; Neuro athletic training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Have been cross-country skiing for at least 3 years and regularly participate in training
• Be a volunteer
• Complete a Trail Making Test

You may not qualify if:

• Have had lower extremity surgery in the last 2 years
• Have no neurological or orthopedic disorders

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karabuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Arkut Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon Center

Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

• Necmiye UnYildirim Professor, PhD

  Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Caglar Soylu Assistant Professor, PhD

  Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Outcome assessments will be performed by an investigator who was blinded to group allocation.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Model Details: Two groups with a neuro athletic training group and a control group.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 16, 2024
• First Posted: December 19, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2025
• Study Completion: March 1, 2025
• Last Updated: March 7, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)