Motor Imagery, Hand Mental Rotation, and Performance in Female Volleyball Players (NCT07270224) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Motor Imagery, Hand Mental Rotation, and Performance in Female Volleyball Players
Turkey (Türkiye)52 participantsStarted 2025-11-10
Plain-language summary
This comparative cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between motor imagery (MI) ability, hand mental rotation (HMR), and performance outcomes in female volleyball players. Volleyball is a high-speed, cognitively demanding sport requiring precise motor coordination, rapid decision-making, and explosive movements. MI-the mental simulation of movement-and HMR-the cognitive manipulation of hand orientation-are critical for motor planning and execution. The study has two primary objectives: (1) to compare MI ability and HMR performance between female volleyball players and sedentary controls, and (2) to evaluate associations between MI/HMR scores and reaction time as well as vertical jump performance among volleyball players. The investigators hypothesize that volleyball players will exhibit superior MI and HMR abilities compared to controls, and that higher MI and HMR scores will correlate with faster reaction times and greater vertical jump height. Findings from this study will elucidate the cognitive-motor mechanisms underlying athletic performance and may inform training strategies to enhance neuromotor efficiency in sport-specific contexts.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria: Volleyball Group
* Female participants aged 18-25 years
* Licensed professional volleyball players competing in national or regional leagues
* Currently playing an official main or secondary position
* Minimum of 5 years of professional volleyball experience
* Actively competing in volleyball for at least 1 year
* Training more than 10 hours per week
* No injury in the past 6 months that prevented participation in training or matches
* Ability and willingness to participate voluntarily
* Provided written informed consent
Inclusion Criteria: Control Group
* Female participants aged 18-25 years
* No history of participation in professional or recreational overhead sports
* No lower extremity injury within the past 6 months
* Less than 1 hour per week of structured exercise within the past 6 months
* No previous licensed sports participation
* Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria (Applied to Both Groups)
* Neurological, orthopedic, or systemic diseases
* History of lower extremity injury in the past 6 months
* Any pain, pathology, or instability affecting the upper or lower extremities
* Regular medication use
* Visual or hearing impairments
* Diagnosed cognitive or attention disorders
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
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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
1
Mental Chronometry Test
Timeframe: Baseline (single assessment during the initial study visit)