Nerve Conduction Studies in Amateur Football, Volleyball and Tennis Athletes

NCT06868563 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/09
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to determine how nerve conduction velocities in the upper and lower extremities of athletes in football, volleyball and tennis branches change. The study was completed with a total of 64 participants in 4 groups, with equal numbers of participants in the groups: football, volleyball and tennis players, and a control group that does not do sports. Nerve conduction studies (ulnar sensory, median motor, tibial motor and sural sensory nerves) with an EMG (electromyography) device were applied to participants in 4 groups.

Conditions

Healthy; Volleyball Players; Football Players

Keywords

EMG; nerve conduction studies; nerve conduction velocity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Electromyography

  It was performed with a 4-channel digital EMG/EP device, branded as Neuro-MEP-4, a Neurosoft company. Equipment such as ring electrode, grounding electrode, stimulation electrode, recording electrode, electrode fixation velcro, felt-tip pen for marking, tape measure for distance measurement, ultrasound gel for providing conductivity, skin disinfectant and paper towel for cleaning, and pillow for positioning were used throughout the measurements.

  One-time assessment on the day of enrollment, approximately 1 hour per participant.

Study Arms (4)

Control Group

Participants in this group were selected from individuals who had not actively participated in any sports training or competition in the past year. Nerve conduction studies were performed on the ulnar sensory, median motor, tibial motor, and sural sensory nerves for both the dominant and non-dominant extremities of the participants using an EMG device.

Football Group

Participants in this group were selected from athletes who have been actively engaged in sports for the past year and have participated in football training or competitions at least three times a week, for a total of at least 6 hours. Nerve conduction studies were performed on the ulnar sensory, median motor, tibial motor, and sural sensory nerves in both the dominant and non-dominant extremities of the participants using an EMG device.

Volleyball Group

Participants in this group were selected from athletes who have been actively engaged in sports for the past year and have participated in volleyball training or competitions at least three times a week, for a total of at least 6 hours. Nerve conduction studies were performed on the ulnar sensory, median motor, tibial motor, and sural sensory nerves in both the dominant and non-dominant extremities of the participants using an EMG device.

Tennis Group

Participants in this group were selected from athletes who have been actively engaged in sports for the past year and have participated in tennis training or competitions at least three times a week, for a total of at least 6 hours. Nerve conduction studies were performed on the ulnar sensory, median motor, tibial motor, and sural sensory nerves in both the dominant and non-dominant extremities of the participants using an EMG device.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of healthy adult individuals divided into four groups: sedentary individuals (control group), football players, volleyball players, and tennis players. Participants were recruited from local sports clubs, university teams, and recreational athletes. The control group consists of individuals who have not engaged in regular sports activities. All participants were assessed in a single session at a designated laboratory setting.

You may qualify if:

• Being over 18 years old and under 35 years old,
• Being willing to participate in the study,
• Signing the informed consent form,
• Athlete groups must have been actively training for at least 3 days per week and a minimum of 6 hours per week over the past year,

You may not qualify if:

• Being under 18 and over 35
• Having metabolic diseases that may affect nerve conduction speeds (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, etc.)
• Participants who are not suitable for EMG measurement, such as cardiac problems, skin infections, and epilepsy
• Having had a previous surgical operation on the extremity where EMG measurement will be performed

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Bilgi University: lead

Study Sites (1)

İstanbul Bilgi University Electroneurophysiology Laboratory

Istanbul, 34381, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 5, 2025
• First Posted: March 11, 2025
• Study Start: May 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 20, 2024
• Study Completion: December 20, 2024
• Last Updated: March 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)