The Effect of Long-term Virtual Reality-based Motor Imagery Exercise Intervention on Executive Pe… (NCT07522515) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Long-term Virtual Reality-based Motor Imagery Exercise Intervention on Executive Performance in Competitive Shooting Athlete
China134 participantsStarted 2025-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates whether a 12-week virtual reality-based motor imagery (VRMI) training program can improve executive function and shooting performance in competitive 10-meter air pistol athletes. The study compares VRMI with traditional exercise training and a control condition consisting of health education videos.
Eligible athletes are assigned to one of the three groups and complete the assigned intervention for 12 weeks. Before and after the intervention, participants complete a virtual reality shooting competition and cognitive testing. The study measures shooting performance, visual attention using eye-tracking, prefrontal cortex activity using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and salivary neurotransmitter levels.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether VRMI is a useful training method for improving attention control, executive function, and performance in precision shooting athletes.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 26 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy volunteers aged 20 to 26 years.
* Right-handed.
* Normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
* No history of neurological disorders affecting motor performance.
* No history of psychiatric disorders affecting motor performance.
* No history of musculoskeletal disorders affecting motor performance.
* Willing and able to participate in the 12-week training program.
* Willing and able to follow all study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current injury affecting upper limb movement.
* Past injury affecting upper limb movement or fine motor skills.
* Sleep disorders during the intervention period.
* Irregular sleep patterns during the intervention period.
* Participation in other structured shooting training programs during the study.
* Participation in other motor imagery training programs during the study.
* Expected attendance at less than 80% of training sessions.
* Use of medications that may affect cognitive function.
* Use of medications that may affect motor function.
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 from Baseline in Mean Shooting Score in a 10-Meter Air Pistol VR Competition
Timeframe: Baseline and 12 weeks
2
Shooting Performance Score in 10-Meter Air Pistol Competition
Timeframe: Measured at baseline and after 12-week intervention period.