The Acute Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance and Upper Extremity Functional Perfo… (NCT07338760) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Acute Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance and Upper Extremity Functional Performance in Archers
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-06-03
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the acute effects of a single session of core stabilization exercises on balance and upper extremity functional performance in competitive archers. Core stability is essential for postural control, neuromuscular coordination, and efficient force transfer during archery shooting. Understanding the immediate effects of core stabilization exercises may support their use as an effective warm-up and performance-enhancing strategy in archery athletes.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Have been involved in licensed archery for at least 1 year
* Be willing to participate in the program (both the athlete and their parent/guardian)
* Be an athlete without any illness or disability that prevents participation in sports (as determined by a current medical report submitted to the club for licensing purposes)
* Be able to read and write
Exclusion Criteria:
* ● Those with diagnosed mental or cognitive problems
* Those who have undergone orthopedic surgery or received intra-articular steroid treatment within the last 6 months
* Those with a diagnosed medical condition that could affect balance and shooting performance
* Those with instability issues and associated joint movement restrictions
* Those with acute muscle spasms and pain complaints
* Those using painkillers, sedatives, alcohol, etc., or any other medication or substance that may affect shooting performance
* Those with any diagnosis of injury related to the musculoskeletal system
* Those actively involved in another sport besides archery
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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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Lower extremity Balance Performance
Timeframe: Pre-intervention and immediately post-intervention