Neuro-Athletic Training in Football

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

56 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-06-12

Study Completion Date

2024-08-12

Brief Summary

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This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of an 8-week neuro-athletic training (NAT) program in enhancing sport-specific skills and physical capacities in elite male football players aged 18-23 years. Participants were randomly assigned to a NAT intervention group or a control group that maintained standard training. The NAT program involved oculomotor, vestibular, and proprioceptive drills. Primary outcomes include passing and shooting accuracy; secondary outcomes include flexibility and isokinetic knee strength.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Athletic Performance Neurocognitive Function Proprioception Soccer Sensorimotor Integration Eye Movements Neuroathletic Training

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This study used a parallel-group randomized controlled trial design with pre- and post-intervention assessments. Participants were randomly assigned to either a Neuro-Athletic Training (NAT) group or a control group. The NAT group received an 8-week structured program targeting sensorimotor integration through oculomotor, vestibular, and proprioceptive drills, while the control group continued standard football training without additional interventions. Outcome assessors and statistical analysts were blinded to group allocations. The study was conducted under standardized conditions to ensure methodological rigor and group comparability.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Outcome assessments were performed by an independent physiotherapist who was blinded to group allocation to reduce measurement bias. Additionally, the researcher conducting the statistical analysis was also blinded to group assignments to ensure data objectivity. Participants and intervention providers were not blinded due to the nature of the behavioral intervention.

Study Groups

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Neuro-Athletic Training (NAT) Group

Participants receive a structured 8-week NAT program including oculomotor, vestibular, and proprioceptive drills, 3 sessions/week (35-45 minutes each).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Neuro-Athletic Training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants receive a structured 8-week NAT program including oculomotor, vestibular, and proprioceptive drills, 3 sessions/week (35-45 minutes each).

Standard Training Group

Participants continue their standard in-season football training program without any NAT components.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Standard Training

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants continue their standard in-season football training program without any NAT components.

Interventions

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Neuro-Athletic Training

Participants receive a structured 8-week NAT program including oculomotor, vestibular, and proprioceptive drills, 3 sessions/week (35-45 minutes each).

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Standard Training

Participants continue their standard in-season football training program without any NAT components.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male football players aged 18-23 years
* Active in the Turkish Regional Amateur League (2023-2024 season)
* Minimum of 5 years of uninterrupted football training experience
* No known neuromuscular or visual impairments
* Participation in at least four football training sessions per week
* Willingness and ability to participate in all assessments and training sessions
* Provision of written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* History of orthopedic or neurological surgery within the past year
* Acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries preventing full participation
* Uncorrected visual impairment
* Use of medications affecting neuromuscular performance or coordination
* Previous or concurrent involvement in structured neuromuscular or neuro-athletic training programs
* Irregular attendance to training sessions (\>20% missed)
* Any condition precluding safe participation, as determined by medical staff

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

23 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes