Real-Time Pose Recognition Technology for Improving Tennis Learning in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

NCT07517016 | Active Not Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: 2025/17891183-YL-25
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study investigates the effect of real-time pose recognition technology on learning tennis skills in individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The study compares two training methods: traditional face-to-face tennis instruction and training supported by Real-Time Pose Recognition System (RPRS). Thirty participants aged 12-18 from special education institutions in Burdur, Turkey, were randomly assigned to either the experimental group using the technology or a control group receiving traditional instruction. The study aims to determine whether the use of real-time pose recognition improves tennis skill accuracy, learning speed, attention, and motivation compared to traditional methods.

Conditions

Intellectual Disability, Mild to Moderate; Adolescence

Keywords

Intellectual Disability; Tennis Learning; Real-Time Pose Recognition; Traditional Training Method; Motor Skill

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Accuracy and Number of Errors in Tennis Movements

  Accuracy of forehand, backhand, and serve movements, and the number, type, and frequency of errors will be measured using camera recordings and RPRS. Evaluations occur at pre-test, weekly interim assessments, and post-test.

  14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Reaction Time in Tennis Movements

  14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test

• Learning Speed in Tennis Movements

  14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test

• Attention Level During Sessions

  Pre-test, week 7, and post-test

• Motivation Level During Sessions

  Pre-test, week 7, and post-test

Study Arms (2)

Experimental / RPRS Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive tennis training supported by RPRS. During each 45-minute session, held three times per week for 14 weeks, participants perform tennis movements (forehand, backhand, serve) individually while the system provides real-time visual feedback on movement accuracy. The system records movement correctness, reaction time, and errors, while instructors provide support focusing on the feedback provided by the system. Group sessions are conducted with 5 participants per subgroup. Progress is monitored weekly with performance metrics and motivational/attention observations using semi-structured forms.

Behavioral: RPRS Tennis Training

Control Group - Traditional Tennis Training

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this arm will receive conventional face-to-face tennis training from instructors. Training occurs three times per week, 45 minutes per session, over 14 weeks, following the same movement curriculum (forehand, backhand, serve). Instructors demonstrate correct techniques, provide manual corrections if necessary, and monitor participant performance. Sessions are conducted in subgroups of 5 participants. Weekly assessments include movement accuracy, error frequency/type, reaction time, and attention/motivation levels using semi-structured observation forms.

Behavioral: Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis Training

Interventions

Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis Training BEHAVIORAL

Participants receive conventional tennis instruction from trainers, including demonstrations, manual corrections, and guidance on correct movement execution. Sessions occur 3 times per week, 45 minutes per session, for 14 weeks, following the same movement curriculum (forehand, backhand, serve). Weekly assessments include movement accuracy, error frequency/type, reaction time, and attention/motivation levels.

Also known as: Control Group - Traditional Tennis Training

Control Group - Traditional Tennis Training

RPRS Tennis Training BEHAVIORAL

Participants perform tennis movements (forehand, backhand, serve) individually while the RPRS (MediaPipe) system provides real-time visual feedback on movement accuracy, records movement correctness, reaction time, and errors. Training occurs 3 times per week, 45 minutes per session, for 14 weeks. Instructors provide guidance focusing on system feedback.

Also known as: Experimental / RPRS Group

Experimental / RPRS Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 18 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Participants must be aged 12-18 years.
• Participants must have a diagnosis of mild to moderate intellectual disability.
• Participants must have similar learning speed and attention span as assessed by screening.
• Participants (or their legal guardians) must provide informed consent.
• Participants were given a mini mental test, and those scoring above 18 were included.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants who wish to withdraw from the study at any time.
• Participants who do not regularly attend training sessions; their data will be excluded from analysis.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

Burdur, Burdur, 15030, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (4)

• Johnson, D. (2019). Adaptive Learning Systems and Personalized Education. Perspectives in Innovative Education, 1(1), 1-10.

  BACKGROUND

• He, Q., Chen, H., & Mo, X. (2024). Practical application of interactive AI technology based on visual analysis in professional system of physical education in universities. Heliyon, 10(3).

  BACKGROUND

• Chiu, T. K. (2024). The impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on practices, policies and research direction in education: A case of ChatGPT and Midjourney. Interactive Learning Environments, 32(10), 6187-6203

  BACKGROUND

• Ahuja, N. J., Dutt, S., Choudhary, S. L., & Kumar, M. (2025). Intelligent tutoring system in education for disabled learners using human-computer interaction and augmented reality. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 41(3), 1804-1816.

  BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Intellectual Disability

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Elif Top, PhD

  Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: The outcomes assessor evaluating tennis skills, attention, and motivation will be blinded to participants' group assignment. Participants and instructors are not blinded due to the nature of the intervention.
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: This is a parallel interventional study in which participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving tennis training with RPRS or a control group receiving traditional face-to-face tennis instruction. Both groups undergo the intervention simultaneously over a 14-week period. The design allows for comparison of skill acquisition, learning speed, attention, and motivation between the two distinct interventions

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 1, 2026
• First Posted: April 8, 2026
• Study Start: October 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2025
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 14, 2026
• Last Updated: April 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)