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Body CompositionNCT06269848

Identification of Sports Talents in Boxers

An observational study of Body Composition and Exercise Test, run by Dynamical Business and Science Society - DBSS International SAS at 1 site in Mexico.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

This study aims to identify sporting talents by profiling a group of young boxers residing in the State of Mexico using unsupervised machine learning methods. This study is supported by Asociación de Boxeo del Estado de México AC (ABEM) and powered by DBSS. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 15 to 18 years
How many people
178 participants
Where
1 siteMexico
Study dates
29 Feb 2024to 30 Jun 2024
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 15 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Amateur boxers from the State of Mexico, aged between 15 to 18 years, who will participate in the qualifying tournament for the 2024 national boxing championship organized by the Mexican Boxing Federation.

Inclusion Criteria: Amateur boxers from the State of Mexico with no declared health issues -

Exclusion Criteria: Amateur boxers from the State of Mexico with any declared health issues

-

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Mexico1 site

  • Centro Ceremonial Otomí

    México, 50868

Other trials in Mexico

About this study

Official title: Talent Identification in Young Boxers Form the State of Mexico

This study aims to identify sporting talents by profiling a group of young boxers residing in the State of Mexico using unsupervised machine learning methods. This study is supported by Asociación de Boxeo del Estado de México AC (ABEM) and powered by DBSS.

Read the detailed description

This cross-sectional study aims to identify sporting talents by profiling a group of young boxers residing in the State of Mexico. The primary outcomes encompass anthropometric, physical, and psychological variables associated with sports performance. In detail, a morphological and body composition analysis will be conducted using anthropometric data. Boxing performance will be assessed by measuring the average acceleration of straight punches over 6 seconds, impact force in the straight boxing punch using a load cell, reactive force index in a counter-movement jump on a force platform, maximum isometric strength in the mid-thigh isometric pull on a force platform, load-velocity profile in the squat exercise using a linear encoder, and cardiorespiratory fitness measured with digital spirometry. Psychometric variables will include well-being level calculated with PERMA+4, attention capacity, perceptual acuity, concentration using the Toulouse test, and coping mechanisms assessed through the coping modes scale.

Keywords
Boxing, Talent selection, Youths, Sport, Mexicans
Medical subject headings
Psychological Well-Being

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT06269848
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Junior boxersJunior category boxers aged 15 to 16 years old
Youth boxersYouth category boxers aged 17 to 18 years old

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Anthropometry-Based Analysis of Adiposity

    Anthropometric measurements will be carried out to estimate body composition, following the protocol established by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). The absolute values of the sum of skinfolds (∑S) and related variables, such as skinfold-corrected girths, will be used for measuring adiposity.

    Measured: 10-15 minutes

  2. The acceleration of the fists in straight boxing punches

    Corner brand accelerometers will be used to measure the acceleration of the fists during the execution of repeated straight punches over a period of 6 seconds

    Measured: <1 minutes

  3. Number of punches thrown within a specific timeframe

    Corner brand accelerometers will be used to measure the quantity of straight punches performed within a 6-second timeframe.

    Measured: <1 minutes

  4. Punch impact force

    A load cell placed within a damping device will be used to measure the force applied after a straight boxing punch.

    Measured: <1 minutes

  5. Reactive force index

    A force platform will be used to measure the lower-limbs reactive force index during a countermovement jump (CMJ)

    Measured: <2 minutes

  6. Cardiorespiratory fitness

    A digital spirometry will be performed to measure the lung capacity of the participants. The Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV1) and Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) will be registered. Subsequently, the ratio FEV1/FVC will be calculated to obtain the percentage of forced vital capacity expelled in the first second.

    Measured: <3 minutes

  7. Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull

    The participants' force production capacity will be assessed. The test will be conducted on a force platform.

    Measured: <1 minutes

  8. Load-velocity profile

    To estimate the load-velocity profile, the two-point method can be used, where two loads corresponding approximately to 40-50% and 70-80% of the one-repetition maximum (RM) for the squat exercise are employed. The velocity of the load is measured in each attempt. This approach provides a reliable alternative for evaluating muscle mechanical capabilities through the relationship of the load-velocity profile, which aids in predicting Maximum Dynamic Strength. Moreover, it can be a quick and secure method for predicting this parameter in various exercises.

    Measured: <5 minutes

Secondary outcomes (3)

  1. Well-being profile

    The PERMA+4 questionnaire will be administered to assess the well-being of the participants. The 10 circles in each domain represent a scale for evaluating well-being, where 1 is Completely Disagree and 10 is Completely Agree. A combined score is computed to report results.

    Measured: 5 minutes

  2. Ways of Coping Questionnaire

    The coping modes scale consists of 66 items, which are statements regarding coping strategies, addressing both emotion and problem-solving. Response options range from 0 to 3, where 0 corresponds to 'Not at all' and 3 to 'To a great extent.' The scales will be administered to participants at the camp during a relaxation period away from physical tests.

    Measured: <1 hour

  3. Attention and Perceptual Processes

    The Toulouse Test will be administered to measure individuals' attention capacity, perceptual acuity, concentration, as well as their resistance to monotony.

    Measured: 10 minutes

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Feb 2024
  2. Study start29 Feb 2024
  3. Primary completion11 Mar 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2024 (estimated)

Resources

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
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
178 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06269848
Sponsor's protocol ID
ITaDeBo
Status last verified
Feb 2024
First submitted
19 Jan 2024
Last updated
1 Mar 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Finlay MJ, Page RM, Greig M, Bridge CA. Test-retest reliability and sensitivity of senior elite amateur boxers maximal punch force, as quantified by a vertically mounted force plate. PLoS One. 2023 Aug 10;18(8):e0289791. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289791. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 37561692

  • Loturco I, McGuigan MR, Pereira LA, Pareja-Blanco F. The load-velocity relationship in the jump squat exercise. Biol Sport. 2023 Apr;40(2):611-614. doi: 10.5114/biolsport.2023.118019. Epub 2022 Sep 6.

    PubMed 37077791

  • Merlo R, Rodriguez-Chavez A, Gomez-Castaneda PE, Rojas-Jaramillo A, Petro JL, Kreider RB, Bonilla DA. Profiling the Physical Performance of Young Boxers with Unsupervised Machine Learning: A Cross-Sectional Study. Sports (Basel). 2023 Jul 7;11(7):131. doi: 10.3390/sports11070131.

    PubMed 37505618

  • Bonilla DA, De Leon LG, Alexander-Cortez P, Odriozola-Martinez A, Herrera-Amante CA, Vargas-Molina S, Petro JL. Simple anthropometry-based calculations to monitor body composition in athletes: Scoping review and reference values. Nutr Health. 2022 Mar;28(1):95-109. doi: 10.1177/02601060211002941. Epub 2021 Apr 1.

    PubMed 33792415

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Body Composition and Exercise Test, run by Dynamical Business and Science Society - DBSS International SAS at 1 site in Mexico.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Mar 2024. 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 Mexico. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Anthropometry-Based Analysis of Adiposity (time frame: 10-15 minutes). The study lists 8 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06269848, which also lists 4 linked publications.

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 1 Mar 2024.

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