COVID-19Atılım UnvNCT05298839
Effect of COVID-19 Infection on the Performance of Adolescent Professional Overhead Athletes
An observational study of COVID-19 and Sport Performance, Professional Overhead Athletes, run by Atılım University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
COVID-19 is known to also cause damage outside the pulmonary system, particularly the cardiovascular and the musculoskeletal system. The studies on the effects of COVID-19 infection on different populations may provide valuable information for health professionals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 20 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- COVID-19, Sport Performance, Professional Overhead Athletes
- What is being tested?
- Evaluation of core muscle endurance, hand grip strength, upper extremity functional performance, reaction time, agility performance and 3 minutes step test
- How many people
- 47 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2021to 30 Aug 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 12 to 20 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: Professional athletes
Who may be able to join
- Basketball, volleyball, handball, tennis and American football players
- Between 12 to 20
- Performing sports-specific training more than two times a week at least for 1 year
Who cannot join
- Vertebral, upper or lower extremity injury within the last 6 weeks or had undergone a surgery
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
COVID-19 is known to also cause damage outside the pulmonary system, particularly the cardiovascular and the musculoskeletal system. The studies on the effects of COVID-19 infection on different populations may provide valuable information for health professionals. Derangements in the cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal systems which normally direct effect on the sports performance of athlete together with physical inactivity during COVID-19 infection are the main factors that may decrease the performance of the professional athletes. Although it may be well anticipated that COVID-19 will reduce sports performance; there are scarce studies in the literature. The aim of this study is to compare the sports performance of adolescent athletes that has COVID-19 infection with those did not.
Read the detailed description
Extensor muscle endurance, flexor muscle endurance and the lateral core muscle endurance were evaluated. All tests were performed by a chronometer and test was terminated as the position was lost and the time passed was recorded. Hand grip strength was measured by Jamar hand dynamometer. Health ball throwing test was used to evaluate upper extremity open kinetic chain and explosive power. Pro-agility test was used to evaluate the agility. Step test was performed for 3 minutes with a 30 cm high step board.
- Being tested
- Evaluation of core muscle endurance, hand grip strength, upper extremity functional performance, reaction time, agility performance and 3 minutes step test
- Keywords
- COVID-19, sport performance, adolescent athletes, overhead sport
- Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Evaluation of core muscle endurance, hand grip strength, upper extremity functional performance, reaction time, agility performance and 3 minutes step testDiagnostic test
Core muscle endurance was evaluated with extensor muscle endurance test, flexor muscle endurance test and lateral muscle endurance test.
Hand Grip Strength was evaluated with Jamar hand dynamometer. Upper extremity functional performance was evaluated with health ball throwing test.
Reaction time was evaluated with Fitlight Trainer. Agility performance was evaluated with Pro-agility test. Cardiovascular endurance was evaluated with the 3-minute step test.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | Not described Receives: Diagnostic Test: Evaluation of core muscle endurance, hand grip strength, upper extremity functional performance, reaction time, agility performance and 3 minutes step test | |
| Non COVID-19 | Not described Receives: Diagnostic Test: Evaluation of core muscle endurance, hand grip strength, upper extremity functional performance, reaction time, agility performance and 3 minutes step test |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Core Muscle Endurance
Four different tests were used to evaluate core stabilization. Sorensen test was performed for extensor muscle endurance. For the Sorensen test, young athletes were laid supine in a fixed bed of 76 cm height and 61 cm width; and asked to extend their body over the pelvis and keep the position as long as they could. Core flexor muscle endurance was measured in the position of body flexion of 60°, and knee and hip flexion of 90° and athletes were asked to keep the position as long as possible. To evaluate the general core muscle power, young athletes were asked to lie prone and lift their body on forearm and toes and keep the position as long as possible. For the lateral core muscle endurance athletes were asked to get into left and right decubitus position respectively and lift their body on forearm and toes and keep the position as long as possible. All tests were performed by a chronometer and test was terminated as the position was lost and the time passed was recorded
Measured: June 2021- August 2021
Jamar hand dynamometer
Hand grip strength was measured by Jamar hand dynamometer. Measurement was taken three times for both right and left sides while the subject was sitting on a chair, shoulder in adduction and elbow at 90 degree flexion. Twenty seconds of rest was given between the two measurements. Mean value of three results were calculated and recorded as kPa
Measured: June 2021- August 2021
Upper Extremity Functional Performance
Health ball throwing test was used to evaluate upper extremity open kinetic chain and explosive power. Subjects were told to hold the 3 kg health ball and throw it horizontally to the furthest possible point using two hands. The distance between the starting point and the first contact point on the floor was recorded as centimeters. Test was repeated three times and mean values were recorded.
Measured: June 2021- August 2021
Reaction Time
Reaction time and dynamic postural control was evaluated with ''Fitlight TrainerTM'' (Fitlight Trainer Corporation, Thensvej, Risskov, Denmark). Athletes were asked to turn out the LED lights placed on the wall that were randomly turned on and the total number of the LED lights they turned off and their reaction time were noted as seconds
Measured: June 2021- August 2021
Agility Performance
Agility test was used to evaluate the agility. Markers were placed at the left and right side 5 yard (4,57 m.) away from the starting point. Photocell gate was placed at the starting point to detect the passing times of the athletes. Athletes took position at the starting point and they were told to touch the right marker and then the left marker and turn back to starting point
Measured: June 2021- August 2021
3 Minutes Step Test
A step board with the height of 30 cm., oxygen saturation probe, pulse oximeter, metronome and chronometer were used for the test. Athletes were informed about the test and rhythm of the metronome was delivered for certain time to get used to the rhythm. Athletes started the test with the foot they preferred and were asked to step on and off the board in harmony with the rhythm of the metronome. Oxygen saturation, pulse rates and Modified Borg Scale score that is used to identify fatigue were recorded at the end of the test
Measured: June 2021- August 2021
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Mar 2022
- Study start1 Jun 2021
- Primary completion30 Aug 2021
- Study completion30 Aug 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for COVID-19Studies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 47 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Atılım University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05298839
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-59394181-604.01.02-13774
- Acronym
- Atılım Unv
- Status last verified
- Mar 2022
- First submitted
- 25 Mar 2022
- Last updated
- 6 Apr 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Apr 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of COVID-19 Infection on the Performance of Adolescent Professional Overhead Athletes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05298839
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Atılım Unv / E-59394181-604.01.02-13774
- Keywords
- COVID-19, sport performance, adolescent athletes, overhead sport
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 47 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Atılım UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Mar 2022 (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.
COVID-19 is known to also cause damage outside the pulmonary system, particularly the cardiovascular and the musculoskeletal system. The studies on the effects of COVID-19 infection on different populations may provide valuable information for health professionals. Derangements in the cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal systems which normally direct effect on the sports performance of athlete together with physical inactivity during COVID-19 infection are the main factors that may decrease the performance of the professional athletes. Although it may be well anticipated that COVID-19 will reduce sports performance; there are scarce studies in the literature. The aim of this study is to compare the sports performance of adolescent athletes that has COVID-19 infection with those did not.
Detailed description
Extensor muscle endurance, flexor muscle endurance and the lateral core muscle endurance were evaluated. All tests were performed by a chronometer and test was terminated as the position was lost and the time passed was recorded. Hand grip strength was measured by Jamar hand dynamometer. Health ball throwing test was used to evaluate upper extremity open kinetic chain and explosive power. Pro-agility test was used to evaluate the agility. Step test was performed for 3 minutes with a 30 cm high step board.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | – | Diagnostic Test: Evaluation of core muscle endurance, hand grip strength, upper extremity functional performance, reaction time, agility performance and 3 minutes step test |
| Non COVID-19 | – | Diagnostic Test: Evaluation of core muscle endurance, hand grip strength, upper extremity functional performance, reaction time, agility performance and 3 minutes step test |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 20 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Professional athletes
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Basketball, volleyball, handball, tennis and American football players
- Between 12 to 20
- Performing sports-specific training more than two times a week at least for 1 year
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Vertebral, upper or lower extremity injury within the last 6 weeks or had undergone a surgery
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of core muscle endurance, hand grip strength, upper extremity functional performance, reaction time, agility performance and 3 minutes step testCore muscle endurance was evaluated with extensor muscle endurance test, flexor muscle endurance test and lateral muscle endurance test. Hand Grip Strength was evaluated with Jamar hand dynamometer. Upper extremity functional performance was evaluated with health ball throwing test. Reaction time was evaluated with Fitlight Trainer. Agility performance was evaluated with Pro-agility test. Cardiovascular endurance was evaluated with the 3-minute step test. | Diagnostic test | COVID-19, Non COVID-19 |
Primary outcome
Core Muscle Endurance
Time frame: June 2021- August 2021
Four different tests were used to evaluate core stabilization. Sorensen test was performed for extensor muscle endurance. For the Sorensen test, young athletes were laid supine in a fixed bed of 76 cm height and 61 cm width; and asked to extend their body over the pelvis and keep the position as long as they could. Core flexor muscle endurance was measured in the position of body flexion of 60°, and knee and hip flexion of 90° and athletes were asked to keep the position as long as possible. To evaluate the general core muscle power, young athletes were asked to lie prone and lift their body on forearm and toes and keep the position as long as possible. For the lateral core muscle endurance athletes were asked to get into left and right decubitus position respectively and lift their body on forearm and toes and keep the position as long as possible. All tests were performed by a chronometer and test was terminated as the position was lost and the time passed was recorded
Jamar hand dynamometer
Time frame: June 2021- August 2021
Hand grip strength was measured by Jamar hand dynamometer. Measurement was taken three times for both right and left sides while the subject was sitting on a chair, shoulder in adduction and elbow at 90 degree flexion. Twenty seconds of rest was given between the two measurements. Mean value of three results were calculated and recorded as kPa
Upper Extremity Functional Performance
Time frame: June 2021- August 2021
Health ball throwing test was used to evaluate upper extremity open kinetic chain and explosive power. Subjects were told to hold the 3 kg health ball and throw it horizontally to the furthest possible point using two hands. The distance between the starting point and the first contact point on the floor was recorded as centimeters. Test was repeated three times and mean values were recorded.
Reaction Time
Time frame: June 2021- August 2021
Reaction time and dynamic postural control was evaluated with ''Fitlight TrainerTM'' (Fitlight Trainer Corporation, Thensvej, Risskov, Denmark). Athletes were asked to turn out the LED lights placed on the wall that were randomly turned on and the total number of the LED lights they turned off and their reaction time were noted as seconds
Agility Performance
Time frame: June 2021- August 2021
Agility test was used to evaluate the agility. Markers were placed at the left and right side 5 yard (4,57 m.) away from the starting point. Photocell gate was placed at the starting point to detect the passing times of the athletes. Athletes took position at the starting point and they were told to touch the right marker and then the left marker and turn back to starting point
3 Minutes Step Test
Time frame: June 2021- August 2021
A step board with the height of 30 cm., oxygen saturation probe, pulse oximeter, metronome and chronometer were used for the test. Athletes were informed about the test and rhythm of the metronome was delivered for certain time to get used to the rhythm. Athletes started the test with the foot they preferred and were asked to step on and off the board in harmony with the rhythm of the metronome. Oxygen saturation, pulse rates and Modified Borg Scale score that is used to identify fatigue were recorded at the end of the test
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 6 Apr 2022.
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of COVID-19 and Sport Performance, Professional Overhead Athletes, run by Atılım University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 inclusion and 1 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 6 Apr 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Core Muscle Endurance (time frame: June 2021- August 2021). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. 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 6 Apr 2022.