Water SportsNCT05169216
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Junior Rowers
A study testing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in people with Water Sports and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, run by Universidad de León at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
A quasi-experimental study was carried out with the complete team of the Spanish youth team of Rowing (n = 16). The setting where the intervention took place was during the concentration prior to the 2020 European Rowing Junior Championships. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Water Sports, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychological Techniques
- What is being tested?
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 16 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2020to 31 Dec 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 16 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Members of the Spanish youth team of Rowing
Who cannot join
- Not wanting to participate in the intervention.
- Not wanting to participate in the evaluation sessions.
- Failure to provide informed consent for participation by parents or guardians.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Intervention on the Rowers of the Junior Spain National Team
A quasi-experimental study was carried out with the complete team of the Spanish youth team of Rowing (n = 16). The setting where the intervention took place was during the concentration prior to the 2020 European Rowing Junior Championships. The final assessment was carried out the week before the championship (after finishing the 10th week of intervention). Psychological variables were assessed using the Psychological Characteristics Related to Sport Performance Questionnaire.
Read the detailed description
A quasi-experimental study was carried out with the complete team of the Spanish youth team of Rowing (n = 16). The setting where the intervention took place was during the concentration prior to the 2020 European Rowing Junior Championships (held in Belgrade between September 25th and 27th). The athletes were concentrated without leaving their accommodation during the eleven weeks prior to the championship. A total of 27 rowers started the concentration, of whom 16 were eventually selected to participate in the championship.
A mental training program was carried out with the following objectives: (a) to learn to manage their level of activation; (b) to train their ability to concentrate; (c) to optimize their self-confidence; (d) to learn to compete by improving their racing routines; and (d) to integrate mental training into their day-to-day life.
The athletes worked in small groups of four athletes. In addition, the days that the psychologist attended the concentration, he was also present in the training sessions, with the aim of giving them feedback on the strategies acquired. The psychologist was present in various phases throughout the concentration and there was also a constant online monitoring. Each week, a sheet of tasks to be executed and a diary were provided to verify compliance with the guidelines.
The initial assessment was carried out on the second day of the concentration after the explanation of the intervention to be carried out. The final assessment was carried out the week before the championship (after finishing the 10th week of intervention).
Psychological variables were assessed using the Psychological Characteristics Related to Sport Performance Questionnaire (CPRD) (Gimeno, Buceta, \& Perez-Llantada, 2007), based on the Psychological Skills Inventory for Sports (PSIS) (Mahoney, Gabriel, \& Perkins, 1987). The questionnaire consists of 55 items graded in a 5-option Likert scale (from totally disagree to totally agree). It also includes a response option "I do not understand" to avoid missing answers. CPRD includes five subscales: Stress Control (SC), Influence of Performance Evaluation (IPE), Motivation (M), Team Cohesion (TC), and Mental Skills (MS), showing acceptable values of internal consistency for the total scale (α = 0.85) and for most of the subscales (αSC = 0.88; αIPE = 0.72; αM = 0.67; αTC = 0.78; αMS = 0.34) (Gimeno, \& Pérez-Llanta, 2010).
In addition, the following study variables were taken into account: gender, age, years of experience in the rowing discipline and the position achieved on the podium in the 2020 European Championships.
- Conditions
- Water Sports, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychological Techniques, Experience, Stress, Motivation
- Being tested
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyBehavioural
Each week, a sheet of tasks to be executed and a diary were provided to verify compliance with the guidelines:
- Week 0. Familiarization: Information gathering
- 1st week. Self-knowledge and concentration: To know sports psychology and mental training. Information on beliefs and expectations in sport.
- 2nd week: To integrate daily mental training.
- 3rd week. Trust: To consolidate concentration activation. To integrate and build confidence (in oneself and in the team).
- 4th week. Application to sports tactics: To apply concentration strategies to your sports practice. To know those strategies that provide the best results for each athlete.
- 5th and 6th weeks: To integrate the content already provided.
- 7th week. Link with the team: To strengthen the bond between team members.
- 8th week. Daily routines: To improve the daily routine prior to the competition.
- 9th and 10th weeks: To integrate the content already provided.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Group | Experimental | A mental training program was carried out with the following objectives: (a) to learn to manage their level of activation; (b) to train their ability to concentrate; (c) to optimize their self-confidence; (d) to learn to compete by improving their racing routines; and (d) to integrate mental training into their day-to-day life.
The athletes worked in small groups of four athletes. In addition, the days that the psychologist attended the concentration, he was also present in the training sessions, with the aim of giving them feedback on the strategies acquired. The psychologist was present in various phases throughout the concentration and there was also a constant online monitoring. Each week, a sheet of tasks to be executed and a diary were provided to verify compliance with the guidelines. Receives: Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Psychological variables
Psychological variables were assessed using the Psychological Characteristics Related to Sport Performance Questionnaire (CPRD) based on the Psychological Skills Inventory for Sports (PSIS).
Measured: The initial assessment: second day of the concentration. Final assessment: week before the championship (after finishing the 10th week of intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Dec 2021
- Study start1 Jun 2020
- Primary completion27 Sep 2020
- Study completion31 Dec 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Water SportsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad de León
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Raquel Leirós-Rodríguez, Universidad de León
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05169216
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SPAROW21
- Status last verified
- Dec 2021
- First submitted
- 9 Dec 2021
- Last updated
- 13 Jan 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: To publish a scientific article with the results obtained.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jan 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Intervention on the Rowers of the Junior Spain National Team
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05169216
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SPAROW21
- Conditions
- Water Sports, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychological Techniques, Experience, Stress, Motivation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 16 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad de LeónUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 27 Sep 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Dec 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A quasi-experimental study was carried out with the complete team of the Spanish youth team of Rowing (n = 16). The setting where the intervention took place was during the concentration prior to the 2020 European Rowing Junior Championships. The final assessment was carried out the week before the championship (after finishing the 10th week of intervention). Psychological variables were assessed using the Psychological Characteristics Related to Sport Performance Questionnaire.
Detailed description
A quasi-experimental study was carried out with the complete team of the Spanish youth team of Rowing (n = 16). The setting where the intervention took place was during the concentration prior to the 2020 European Rowing Junior Championships (held in Belgrade between September 25th and 27th). The athletes were concentrated without leaving their accommodation during the eleven weeks prior to the championship. A total of 27 rowers started the concentration, of whom 16 were eventually selected to participate in the championship.
A mental training program was carried out with the following objectives: (a) to learn to manage their level of activation; (b) to train their ability to concentrate; (c) to optimize their self-confidence; (d) to learn to compete by improving their racing routines; and (d) to integrate mental training into their day-to-day life.
The athletes worked in small groups of four athletes. In addition, the days that the psychologist attended the concentration, he was also present in the training sessions, with the aim of giving them feedback on the strategies acquired. The psychologist was present in various phases throughout the concentration and there was also a constant online monitoring. Each week, a sheet of tasks to be executed and a diary were provided to verify compliance with the guidelines.
The initial assessment was carried out on the second day of the concentration after the explanation of the intervention to be carried out. The final assessment was carried out the week before the championship (after finishing the 10th week of intervention).
Psychological variables were assessed using the Psychological Characteristics Related to Sport Performance Questionnaire (CPRD) (Gimeno, Buceta, \& Perez-Llantada, 2007), based on the Psychological Skills Inventory for Sports (PSIS) (Mahoney, Gabriel, \& Perkins, 1987). The questionnaire consists of 55 items graded in a 5-option Likert scale (from totally disagree to totally agree). It also includes a response option "I do not understand" to avoid missing answers. CPRD includes five subscales: Stress Control (SC), Influence of Performance Evaluation (IPE), Motivation (M), Team Cohesion (TC), and Mental Skills (MS), showing acceptable values of internal consistency for the total scale (α = 0.85) and for most of the subscales (αSC = 0.88; αIPE = 0.72; αM = 0.67; αTC = 0.78; αMS = 0.34) (Gimeno, \& Pérez-Llanta, 2010).
In addition, the following study variables were taken into account: gender, age, years of experience in the rowing discipline and the position achieved on the podium in the 2020 European Championships.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyA mental training program was carried out with the following objectives: (a) to learn to manage their level of activation; (b) to train their ability to concentrate; (c) to optimize their self-confidence; (d) to learn to compete by improving their racing routines; and (d) to integrate mental training into their day-to-day life. The athletes worked in small groups of four athletes. In addition, the days that the psychologist attended the concentration, he was also present in the training sessions, with the aim of giving them feedback on the strategies acquired. The psychologist was present in various phases throughout the concentration and there was also a constant online monitoring. Each week, a sheet of tasks to be executed and a diary were provided to verify compliance with the guidelines. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Members of the Spanish youth team of Rowing
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Not wanting to participate in the intervention.
- Not wanting to participate in the evaluation sessions.
- Failure to provide informed consent for participation by parents or guardians.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyEach week, a sheet of tasks to be executed and a diary were provided to verify compliance with the guidelines: 1. Week 0. Familiarization: Information gathering 2. 1st week. Self-knowledge and concentration: To know sports psychology and mental training. Information on beliefs and expectations in sport. 3. 2nd week: To integrate daily mental training. 4. 3rd week. Trust: To consolidate concentration activation. To integrate and build confidence (in oneself and in the team). 5. 4th week. Application to sports tactics: To apply concentration strategies to your sports practice. To know those strategies that provide the best results for each athlete. 6. 5th and 6th weeks: To integrate the content already provided. 7. 7th week. Link with the team: To strengthen the bond between team members. 8. 8th week. Daily routines: To improve the daily routine prior to the competition. 9. 9th and 10th weeks: To integrate the content already provided. | Behavioural | Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Group |
Primary outcome
Psychological variables
Time frame: The initial assessment: second day of the concentration. Final assessment: week before the championship (after finishing the 10th week of intervention
Psychological variables were assessed using the Psychological Characteristics Related to Sport Performance Questionnaire (CPRD) based on the Psychological Skills Inventory for Sports (PSIS).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Jan 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. To publish a scientific article with the results obtained.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in people with Water Sports and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, run by Universidad de León at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jan 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Psychological variables (time frame: The initial assessment: second day of the concentration. Final assessment: week before the championship (after finishing the 10th week of intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Jan 2022.