The Effects of Visual Input on Cognitive Function, Physical Performance, and Postural Stability in Adolescent Male Basketball Players

NCT07168681 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: HÜ- FTR- BD- 5
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 36
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses-recently gaining popularity in sports-on cognitive function, physical performance, and postural stability, which are among the key skills in athletic performance. The originality of the study lies in being the first to examine the effects of stroboscopic glasses-based exercises on basketball players. Hypotheses of the study: H1: Exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses have an effect on athletes' cognitive functions. H2: Exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses have an effect on athletes' physical performance. H3: Exercises performed with stroboscopic glasses have an effect on athletes' static and dynamic postural stability.

Conditions

Sports Physical Therapy; Stroboscopic Visual Training; Cognitive Function; Physical Performance; Postural Stability

Keywords

physical performance; stroboscopic visual training; cognitive function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Cognitive function

  It is planned to conduct the assessment using the Central Nervous System Vital Signs test battery. The Central Nervous System Vital Signs is a computer-based neurocognitive test battery with established validity and reliability, and is utilized in 66 countries.

  Day 1, after the 6 weeks and after the 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Static Postural stability

  Day 1, after the 6 weeks and after the 4 weeks

• Dynamic Postural stability

  Day 1, after the 6 weeks and after the 4 weeks

• Change of direction ability

  Day 1, after the 6 weeks and after the 4 weeks

• Reactive agility

  Day 1, after the 6 weeks and after the 4 weeks

• Jumping Performance

  Day 1, after the 6 weeks and after the 4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Stroboscopic visual training group

EXPERIMENTAL

The exercise program to be implemented within the scope of the study is the SHRed (Sports Injury Prevention for the Lower Extremity, focusing on musculoskeletal and head-related injuries) neuromuscular training program. The program will be administered over six weeks, with two sessions per week. In the experimental group, the exercises will be performed using stroboscopic glasses. For the experimental group, the exercises with stroboscopic glasses will be administered in intervals of 2.5 minutes of exercise followed by 2.5 minutes of rest.

Other: Control group

Control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The exercise program to be implemented within the scope of the study is the SHRed (Sports Injury Prevention for the Lower Extremity, focusing on musculoskeletal and head-related injuries) neuromuscular training program. The program will be administered over six weeks, with two sessions per week. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups. The experimental group will perform the exercises while wearing stroboscopic glasses, whereas the control group will perform the exercises under normal visual conditions.

Other: Control group

Interventions

Control group OTHER

Active Comparator: Control group The exercise program to be implemented within the scope of the study is the SHRed (Sports Injury Prevention for the Lower Extremity, focusing on musculoskeletal and head-related injuries) neuromuscular training program. The program will be administered over six weeks, with two sessions per week. The control group will perform the exercises under normal visual conditions. The exercise program to be implemented within the scope of the study is the SHRed (Sports Injury Prevention for the Lower Extremity, focusing on musculoskeletal and head-related injuries) neuromuscular training program. The program will be administered over six weeks, with two sessions per week. Previous research has shown that the SHRed injury prevention neuromuscular training program reduces ankle and knee injuries in youth basketball players by 36% \[35\]. The program consists of balance, agility, strength, and aerobic exercises.

Also known as: Exercise training under normal visual conditions

Control group; Stroboscopic visual training group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 14 Years - 19 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Male basketball players aged 14-19 years
• With at least one year of basketball experience
• Minimum training frequency of two days per week.

You may not qualify if:

• Not willing to participate in the study
• A history of any upper or lower extremity surgery within the past year
• A history of any musculoskeletal injury in the upper or lower extremities within the past month
• The presence of a neurological disorder
• A history of epilepsy
• A diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hacettepe University: lead

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Control Groups

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Research Design; Methods

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Student

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 12, 2025
• First Posted: September 11, 2025
• Study Start: September 15, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 30, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 30, 2027
• Last Updated: September 11, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share