EFFECTS OF VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING ON ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE IN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS (NCT07572344) | Clinical Trial Compass
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EFFECTS OF VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING ON ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE IN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS
Turkey (Türkiye)39 participantsStarted 2025-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to investigate the effects of virtual reality (VR)-assisted training compared with traditional training and routine practice on physical and neurophysiological performance in young professional football players. Thirty-nine male football players aged 18-19 were randomly assigned to VR training, traditional training, and control groups. The intervention lasted for several weeks and included structured training sessions integrated into regular team practice.
Physical performance was assessed using balance, 30-meter sprint, and muscle strength tests, while neurophysiological outcomes were evaluated using electroencephalography (EEG). Measurements were conducted before and after the intervention period. The VR group performed immersive exercise-based training using VR applications designed to improve coordination, strength, endurance, and cognitive-motor interaction, while the traditional group performed the same exercises without VR support.
The study hypothesized that VR-assisted training would lead to greater improvements in both physical performance and brain activity compared to traditional and control conditions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 19 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* \- Male professional football players participating in licensed competitions within a professional club youth academy
* Age between 18 and 19 years
* 5-8 years of active football playing experience
* No chronic pain or musculoskeletal injury affecting performance
* Willingness to participate and signed informed consent form
* Ability to attend both virtual reality and training sessions regularly
* Training frequency of approximately 3 sessions per week
* Use of supplements only for general health purposes without performance enhancement effects
Exclusion Criteria:
* \- Any injury that may impair performance or interaction with virtual reality training
* Neurological or psychological disorders affecting VR interaction
* Previous experience with VR-based training programs
* History of epilepsy or seizure disorders
* History of frequent headaches or migraines
* Balance disorders or vestibular dysfunction
* Visual impairments such as depth perception problems or color blindness
* Non-compliance with study protocol or missing informed consent
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?
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What they're measuring
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EEG Spectral Power (Theta, Alpha, Beta Bands - Anterior Region)
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)