Evaluation of Injury Risk Factors and Effects of Individualized Exercise Program in Basketball an… (NCT07521215) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Injury Risk Factors and Effects of Individualized Exercise Program in Basketball and Volleyball Athletes
Turkey (Türkiye)100 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
This study aims to identify injury risk factors using a clinical/functional test battery in university basketball and volleyball athletes, to develop individualized exercise prescriptions for athletes scoring below established cut-off values on each test, and to evaluate the effects of an 8-week intervention program on test parameters.
As a secondary aim, all participants will be monitored prospectively over a 6-month season to assess the incidence of injuries and health problems, and to evaluate the contribution of the individualized program to injury-related health outcomes.
The study consists of four phases: (1) baseline cross-sectional assessment (T0), (2) 8-week individualized exercise intervention for athletes below cut-off thresholds, (3) post-intervention reassessment (T1), and (4) 6-month prospective injury surveillance (T2).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Active member of Acibadem University basketball or volleyball team
* Regular training within the past 6 months
* Age 18 years or older
* Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
* Physical and cognitive capacity to complete test protocols
Exclusion Criteria:
* Surgical intervention within the past 6 months
* Acute musculoskeletal injury within the past 2 weeks (acute sprain/strain/contusion etc.) that would preclude testing
* History of vestibular disorder, neurological disease, or systemic condition that may affect balance testing
* Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease/hypertension or other medical condition contraindicating exercise
* Pregnancy or within the first 6 months postpartum (female athletes)
* Refusal to provide informed consent
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Change in Y-Balance Test Lower Quarter (YBT-LQ) Composite Score
Timeframe: Baseline (T0) and 8 weeks (T1)
2
Change in Hop-for-Distance Test Limb Symmetry Index (LSI)
Timeframe: Baseline (T0) and 8 weeks (T1)
3
Change in Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR) Hip Flexion Angle
Timeframe: Baseline (T0) and 8 weeks (T1)
4
Change in Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) Score
Timeframe: Baseline (T0) and 8 weeks (T1)
5
Change in Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (GIRD)