Sports Physical TherapyNCT06269991
Fascial Anthropometry in Archery Athletes
An observational study of Sports Physical Therapy, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
In archery, the body morphological and anthropometric characteristics of the prominent athletes change. It is important to examine facial anthropometry, especially since the athlete's equipment touches the facial area, and there are no studies on this subject. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Feb 2024to 6 Sep 2025
- 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 9 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: being archer at least two years.
Who may be able to join
- Being between the ages of 9-18 years.
- Having been practicing archery at least twice a week for at least 2 years.
- Not having changed the bow category since it started.
- Fonseca Anamnestic Questionnaire result is between 0-15 points
- volunteering to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Having had surgery involving the spine and upper extremities in the last year
- Scoliosis being diagnosed
- Having an orthopedic, neurological or musculoskeletal disease that involves the upper extremity and prevents shooting
- Having received orthodontic treatment
- orthodontic surgery to have had
- Being actively involved in another sports branch for at least 1 year
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Hacettepe University
Ankara, 06100
Aynur Demirel, +905545295057 ext. 178, aynur.demirel@hacettepe.edu.tr
Nisanur Kutay, +905515549957, kutaynisanur@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Facial Anthropometric Measurements and Anthropometry Related Parameters on Sports Performance in Archers
In archery, the body morphological and anthropometric characteristics of the prominent athletes change. It is important to examine facial anthropometry, especially since the athlete's equipment touches the facial area, and there are no studies on this subject. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between facial anthropometric measurements and anthropometry-related parameters and sports performance in archery athletes.
Read the detailed description
Within the scope of the study, a total of at least 60 athletes, between the ages of 9-18, who have been training archery at least twice a week for at least 2 years, who have not changed their bow category since it started, who do not have a temporomandibular joint problem, and who volunteer to participate in the study, will be recruited in equal numbers from each age category. Within the scope of evaluation; Demographic information and features regarding archery equipment will be recorded. Within the scope of anthropometric measurements; adipose tissue measurements with skinfold; circumference measurements and length measurements with tape measure; diameter measurements with caliper; Facial anthropometric measurements will be measured with a caliper/tape measure. Formulary named "Heath-Carter Anthropometric Somatotype Technique" to determine the body somatotypes of athletes; Lateral photography for biomechanical evaluation of the craniocervical region; Hand Grip Strength Test for performance evaluation; Corbin Postural Assessment Scale will be used for posture evaluation. In order to determine the shooting performance, the athletes' actual competition scores in the last year will be recorded. Medicine ball throwing test, upper extremity y balance test and closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test will be used to evaluate upper extremity performance. For statistical analysis, normal distribution of parameters will be examined. To determine the relationship between shooting performance and stabilization and related parameters, Pearson test will be used for normally distributed parameters and Spearman correlation test will be used for non-normally distributed parameters.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- athletes, anthropometry, somatotypes, archery, posture, athletic performance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| bow category | the athletes using recurve bow or compound bow will investigating. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
evaluation of cervical region biomechanic
Angle evaluation via photographic analysis
Measured: baseline
fat tissue distribution
Fat tissue distribution will measure via skinfold in Triceps, subscapular, suprailiac regions.
Measured: baseline
head circumference
Head circumference will measure around the head via tape.
Measured: baseline
extremity circumference
arm and leg circumference will measure with a tape measure around the mid-way point between the proximal and distal joints of the athletes and will record in centimeter.
Measured: baseline
extremity lengt measurement
upper and lower extremity lenght will measure via tape and will record in centimeter.
Measured: baseline
knee and elbow diameter
knee and elbow diameter will measure via caliper.
Measured: baseline
nose width
the width will measure via caliper.
Measured: baseline
chin width
the width will measure via caliper.
Measured: baseline
face width
the width will measure via caliper.
Measured: baseline
head width
the width will measure via caliper.
Measured: baseline
nose protrusion
the protrusion will measure via caliper.
Measured: baseline
nose lenght
the lenght will measure via caliper.
Measured: baseline
head lenght
the lenght will measure via caliper.
Measured: baseline
face lenght
the lenght will measure via caliper.
Measured: baseline
lip lenght
the lenght will measure via caliper.
Measured: baseline
Secondary outcomes (6)
Assessment of Perıpheral Muscle Strength
peripheral muscle strength will assessvia jamar hand dynamometer
Measured: baseline
postural analysis
Posture will analyse via corbin postural assessment scale
Measured: baseline
Evaluation of shooting performance
competition scores will record as shooting performance
Measured: baseline
The seated medicine ball throw (SMBT)
This test is a field test intended to assess upper-body muscular power by measuring the maximal distance an individual can throw a medicine ball from an isolated in seated position.
Measured: baseline
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
The test consists in counting how much times, during 15 seconds, the subject assuming a push-up position is able to touch his/her supporting hand with the swinging hand
Measured: baseline
Upper Quarter Y Balance Test
The test consisted of the subject reaching in the 3 reach directions (Medial, Superolateral, Inferolateral) with the free hand while maintaining a push-up position with feet shoulder width apart.
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Feb 2024
- Study start15 Feb 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion6 Sep 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion6 Sep 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hacettepe UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aynur Demirel, Hacettepe University
- Investigators
- Aynur Demirel, Principal investigator, Hacettepe University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06269991
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SBA23/083
- Status last verified
- Feb 2024
- First submitted
- 28 Dec 2023
- Last updated
- 21 Feb 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Feb 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of the Effects of Facial Anthropometric Measurements and Anthropometry Related Parameters on Sports Performance in Archers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06269991
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SBA23/083
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- athletes, anthropometry, somatotypes, archery, posture, athletic performance
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Feb 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 6 Sep 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 6 Sep 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Feb 2024 (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.
In archery, the body morphological and anthropometric characteristics of the prominent athletes change. It is important to examine facial anthropometry, especially since the athlete's equipment touches the facial area, and there are no studies on this subject. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between facial anthropometric measurements and anthropometry-related parameters and sports performance in archery athletes.
Detailed description
Within the scope of the study, a total of at least 60 athletes, between the ages of 9-18, who have been training archery at least twice a week for at least 2 years, who have not changed their bow category since it started, who do not have a temporomandibular joint problem, and who volunteer to participate in the study, will be recruited in equal numbers from each age category. Within the scope of evaluation; Demographic information and features regarding archery equipment will be recorded. Within the scope of anthropometric measurements; adipose tissue measurements with skinfold; circumference measurements and length measurements with tape measure; diameter measurements with caliper; Facial anthropometric measurements will be measured with a caliper/tape measure. Formulary named "Heath-Carter Anthropometric Somatotype Technique" to determine the body somatotypes of athletes; Lateral photography for biomechanical evaluation of the craniocervical region; Hand Grip Strength Test for performance evaluation; Corbin Postural Assessment Scale will be used for posture evaluation. In order to determine the shooting performance, the athletes' actual competition scores in the last year will be recorded. Medicine ball throwing test, upper extremity y balance test and closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test will be used to evaluate upper extremity performance. For statistical analysis, normal distribution of parameters will be examined. To determine the relationship between shooting performance and stabilization and related parameters, Pearson test will be used for normally distributed parameters and Spearman correlation test will be used for non-normally distributed parameters.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| bow category | – | –the athletes using recurve bow or compound bow will investigating. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- being archer at least two years.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Being between the ages of 9-18 years.
- Having been practicing archery at least twice a week for at least 2 years.
- Not having changed the bow category since it started.
- Fonseca Anamnestic Questionnaire result is between 0-15 points
- volunteering to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Having had surgery involving the spine and upper extremities in the last year
- Scoliosis being diagnosed
- Having an orthopedic, neurological or musculoskeletal disease that involves the upper extremity and prevents shooting
- Having received orthodontic treatment
- orthodontic surgery to have had
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
evaluation of cervical region biomechanic
Time frame: baseline
Angle evaluation via photographic analysis
fat tissue distribution
Time frame: baseline
Fat tissue distribution will measure via skinfold in Triceps, subscapular, suprailiac regions.
head circumference
Time frame: baseline
Head circumference will measure around the head via tape.
extremity circumference
Time frame: baseline
arm and leg circumference will measure with a tape measure around the mid-way point between the proximal and distal joints of the athletes and will record in centimeter.
extremity lengt measurement
Time frame: baseline
upper and lower extremity lenght will measure via tape and will record in centimeter.
knee and elbow diameter
Time frame: baseline
knee and elbow diameter will measure via caliper.
nose width
Time frame: baseline
the width will measure via caliper.
chin width
Time frame: baseline
the width will measure via caliper.
face width
Time frame: baseline
the width will measure via caliper.
head width
Time frame: baseline
the width will measure via caliper.
nose protrusion
Time frame: baseline
the protrusion will measure via caliper.
nose lenght
Time frame: baseline
the lenght will measure via caliper.
head lenght
Time frame: baseline
the lenght will measure via caliper.
face lenght
Time frame: baseline
the lenght will measure via caliper.
lip lenght
Time frame: baseline
the lenght will measure via caliper.
6 secondary outcomes
Assessment of Perıpheral Muscle Strength
Time frame: baseline
postural analysis
Time frame: baseline
Evaluation of shooting performance
Time frame: baseline
The seated medicine ball throw (SMBT)
Time frame: baseline
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
Time frame: baseline
Upper Quarter Y Balance Test
Time frame: baseline
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Feb 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Aynur Demirel principal investigator
Hacettepe University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Sports Physical Therapy, run by Hacettepe 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 5 inclusion and 6 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Feb 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 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Aynur Demirel, PhD (05545295057, aynurdemirel@hacettepe.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
evaluation of cervical region biomechanic (time frame: baseline). The study lists 15 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 21 Feb 2024.