Comparison of Balance, Core Stabilization Performance, Foot Reaction Time and Body Awareness in Young Amateur Football Players From Different Age Groups

NCT07726459 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: ETurkmen0126
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Aim of the study is to compare balance, core stabilization performance, foot reaction time, and body awareness in 50 amateur football players aged 13-19 (Group I: 13-15 years, and Group II: 16-19 years) according to age, and to determine age-related performance differences.

Conditions

Amateur Football Players Aged 13-19

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Y Balance Test (YBT)

  The YBT requires the athlete to balance on one leg whilst simultaneously reaching as far as possible with the other leg in three separate directions: anterior, posterolateral, and posteromedial. Therefore, this test measures the athlete's strength, stability and balance in various directions. The YBT composite score is calculated by summing the three reach directions and normalising the results to the lower limb length.

  Baseline

• McGill Core Endurance Test

  This test measures the stabilization capacity and muscle endurance of the core muscles (abdominal, back, oblique, and lower back muscles). It is performed in four positions: Trunk Flexor Test, Trunk Extensor Test (Sorensen Test), Side Bridge Test (Left \& Right). The time (in seconds) spent maintaining the required positions is measured and recorded using a stopwatch.

  Baseline

• Nelson Foot Reaction Test

  The Nelson Foot Reaction Test measures simple foot-eye reaction time and lower limb neuromuscular coordination. Using a drop ruler, it requires the subject to quickly stop or "trap" a falling measurement stick between their foot and a wall or the floor in response to an auditory or visual trigger. The Reaction: The subject reacts as quickly as possible, pressing their foot forward to pinch/stop the falling ruler against the wall.Recording: The point where the ruler is stopped indicates the distance it traveled. The reaction time is calculated using the formula: Reaction Time (seconds) = √2 \* Distance (cm)/980.

  Baseline

• Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ)

  BAQ is an 18-item self-report scale designed to measure how attentive you are to normal, non-emotional internal bodily processes. It evaluates your sensitivity to everyday bodily cycles (like sleep and hunger), ability to detect subtle changes, and capacity to anticipate physical reactions. Typically takes about 3 to 5 minutes. Items are generally rated on a 1 to 7 scale, with higher total scores indicating greater perceived confidence and accuracy in monitoring your physical state over time.

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Group I

Amateur Football Players Aged 13-15

Group II

Amateur Football Players Aged 16-19

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 13 Years - 19 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Amateur Football Players Aged 13-19

You may qualify if:

• Being a licensed amateur football player aged 13-19.
• Having played football regularly (at least 3 days a week) for the past year.
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Having a diagnosis of any neurological, orthopedic, or systemic disorder.
• Having a diagnosis of visual impairment or any systemic disease affecting balance.
• Having any significant physical limitations that would prevent the administration of the tests.
• Having a diagnosed psychological disorder that would hinder communication.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Health Institutes of Turkey: lead

Study Sites (1)

Haliç Üniversitesi

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Central Study Contacts

Ezgi Türkmen

CONTACT

0090 216 547 26 00; turkmnezgi@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator, R&D Specialist, PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 17, 2026
• First Posted: July 24, 2026
• Study Start: July 27, 2026
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2026
• Study Completion: August 1, 2026
• Last Updated: July 28, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)