Nerve Conduction Studies in Amateur Football, Volleyball and Tennis Athletes (NCT06868563) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Nerve Conduction Studies in Amateur Football, Volleyball and Tennis Athletes
Turkey (Türkiye)64 participantsStarted 2024-05-15
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study was to determine how nerve conduction velocities in the upper and lower extremities of athletes in football, volleyball and tennis branches change. The study was completed with a total of 64 participants in 4 groups, with equal numbers of participants in the groups: football, volleyball and tennis players, and a control group that does not do sports. Nerve conduction studies (ulnar sensory, median motor, tibial motor and sural sensory nerves) with an EMG (electromyography) device were applied to participants in 4 groups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being over 18 years old and under 35 years old,
* Being willing to participate in the study,
* Signing the informed consent form,
* Athlete groups must have been actively training for at least 3 days per week and a minimum of 6 hours per week over the past year,
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being under 18 and over 35
* Having metabolic diseases that may affect nerve conduction speeds (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, etc.)
* Participants who are not suitable for EMG measurement, such as cardiac problems, skin infections, and epilepsy
* Having had a previous surgical operation on the extremity where EMG measurement will be performed
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Electromyography
Timeframe: One-time assessment on the day of enrollment, approximately 1 hour per participant.