Optimizing Elite Football Performance Through Neuro-Athletic Training: A Parallel-Group Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 56
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Shooting Accuracy (Mor-Christian Shooting Test)
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of an 8-week neuro-athletic training (NAT) program in enhancing sport-specific skills and physical capacities in elite male football players aged 18-23 years. Participants were randomly assigned to a NAT intervention group or a control group that maintained standard training. The NAT program involved oculomotor, vestibular, and proprioceptive drills. Primary outcomes include passing and shooting accuracy; secondary outcomes include flexibility and isokinetic knee strength.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Outcome assessments were performed by an independent physiotherapist who was blinded to group allocation to reduce measurement bias. Additionally, the researcher conducting the statistical analysis was also blinded to group assignments to ensure data objectivity. Participants and intervention providers were not blinded due to the nature of the behavioral intervention.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 23 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Male football players aged 18-23 years
- •Active in the Turkish Regional Amateur League (2023-2024 season)
- •Minimum of 5 years of uninterrupted football training experience
- •No known neuromuscular or visual impairments
- •Participation in at least four football training sessions per week
- •Willingness and ability to participate in all assessments and training sessions
- •Provision of written informed consent
排除标准
- •History of orthopedic or neurological surgery within the past year
- •Acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries preventing full participation
- •Uncorrected visual impairment
- •Use of medications affecting neuromuscular performance or coordination
- •Previous or concurrent involvement in structured neuromuscular or neuro-athletic training programs
- •Irregular attendance to training sessions (>20% missed)
- •Any condition precluding safe participation, as determined by medical staff
结局指标
主要结局
Shooting Accuracy (Mor-Christian Shooting Test)
时间窗: Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (after 8 weeks).
Measured as a score (max 80) based on 16 shots from 14.5 meters toward four 45 cm targets. Assessed pre- and post-intervention.
Passing Accuracy (Mor-Christian Passing Test)
时间窗: Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (after 8 weeks).
Measured as a score (max 120) based on 12 passes from 7, 8.5, and 10 meters toward a mini-goal. Assessed pre- and post-intervention.
次要结局
- Flexibility (Sit-and-Reach Test)(Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (after 8 weeks))
- Isokinetic Knee Strength (ISOMED 2000 Dynamometer)(Pre-intervention (baseline) and post-intervention (after 8 weeks).)