Effects of Neuro-Athletic Training on Goalkeeper Performance

NCT07589816 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: E-95674917-108.99-322122
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 16
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of an 8-week neuro-athletic training (NAT) program on dynamic balance, explosive strength, grip strength, and agility in elite soccer goalkeepers. Participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving NAT in addition to regular training or a control group continuing standard training. Pre- and post-intervention performance assessments were conducted to determine the effectiveness of the intervention.

Conditions

Athletic Performance; Athletic Performance Enhancement; Neuromuscular Adaptations

Keywords

Neuro-athletic training; Goalkeeper performance; Dynamic balance; Agility; Visual-motor integration

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Dynamic Balance (Y Balance Test)

  The Y-Balance Test (YBT) assesses dynamic balance by measuring the distances (cm) a participant can reach anteriorly, posteromedially, and posterolaterally while standing on one leg. The composite score is obtained by dividing the sum of the three directions by the leg length and calculating it as a percentage (%), with a higher score indicating better balance.

  8 week

• Agility (T-Test)

  The 505 Agility Test measures the speed of dynamic changes of direction in seconds (s) using electronic timing gates or a stopwatch, consisting of a 10-meter sprint, a 180-degree turn, and a 5-meter reverse sprint. The fastest time of three trials is recorded, with lower times indicating better agility.

  8 week

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Vertical Jump (Countermovement Jump)

  8 Week

• Handgrip Strength

  8 week

Study Arms (2)

Neuro-Athletic Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants completed an 8-week neuro-athletic training program in addition to regular football training. The program was performed twice weekly (\~20 minutes/session) and included visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive exercises (Brock string, pinhole glasses, Marsden ball). Training intensity and complexity were progressively increased across four phases.

Other: Neuro-Athletic Training Group; Other: control group

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants continued their regular football training without additional neuro-athletic training.

Interventions

Neuro-Athletic Training Group OTHER

Participants completed an 8-week neuro-athletic training program in addition to regular football training. The program was performed twice weekly (\~20 minutes/session) and included visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive exercises (Brock string, pinhole glasses, Marsden ball). Training intensity and complexity were progressively increased across four phases.

Neuro-Athletic Training Group

control group OTHER

Participants continued their regular football training without additional neuro-athletic training.

Also known as: No Intervention

Neuro-Athletic Training Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Male
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Elite male soccer goalkeepers Minimum 5 years of structured training experience Participation in ≥80% of team training sessions No injury in the last 6 months

You may not qualify if:

• Musculoskeletal or neurological disorders Incomplete participation Additional external training interventions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Coşkun YILMAZ: lead

Study Sites (1)

Gumushane Univetsity

Gümüşhane, Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

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
• Masking Details: Single (Outcomes Assessor Blinded)
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: ASSOC. PROF.

Model Details: Parallel Assignment

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 6, 2026
• First Posted: May 15, 2026
• Study Start: September 5, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 15, 2025
• Study Completion: November 20, 2025
• Last Updated: May 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)