Reaction TimeNCT06522802
The Effect of Wearing a Mask for Balance and Reaction Time
A study testing balance tests, reaction time evaluation in people with Reaction Time and Balance, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
A mask is a protective equipment that covers the mouth and nose and is routinely used in workplaces, public transport and other communal settings preventing harmful particles, dust, droplets, bacteria, viruses, fog, gas, smoke and steam from entering the respiratory system. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Reaction Time, Balance
- What is being tested?
- balance tests, reaction time evaluation
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 8 Dec 2020to 10 Jan 2022
- 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 18 to 35 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- To be healthy
Who cannot join
- present or previous balance disorder
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Does Wearing a Mask Affect Balance and Reaction Time?
A mask is a protective equipment that covers the mouth and nose and is routinely used in workplaces, public transport and other communal settings preventing harmful particles, dust, droplets, bacteria, viruses, fog, gas, smoke and steam from entering the respiratory system. However, wearing a mask may impair the visual field, potentially affecting balance and reaction time. The investigators' aim is to determine whether the use of masks affects people's balance and reactions.
- Conditions
- Reaction Time, Balance
- Being tested
- balance tests, reaction time evaluation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
balance tests, reaction time evaluationDiagnostic test
Only 3 tests were applied to participants
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Arm | Experimental | Only one group evaluated Receives: Diagnostic Test: balance tests, reaction time evaluation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Functional reach test
Functional Reach Test (FRT) is a clinical outcome measure and assessment tool for ascertaining dynamic balance in in simple task. As we know that this test measures the distance between the length of an outstretched arm in a maximal forward reach, while maintaining a fixed base of support.
Measured: baseline-5 hours later
Secondary outcomes (2)
COP displacement
Displacement of the center of pressure (COP) and center of gravity (COG) a: COP ML displacement. Distance of the inflection point from a stationary baseline. b: Maximum ML separation. Maximum distance between the COP and COG. Source publication.
Measured: baseline-5 hours later
BlazePod evaluation
A new technology (BlazePod™) that measures response time (RT) is currently on the market and has been used by strength and conditioning professionals.
Measured: baseline-5 hours later
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jul 2024
- Study start8 Dec 2020
- Primary completion30 May 2021
- Study completion10 Jan 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Reaction TimeStudies 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
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, yasin yildirim, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06522802
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 10840098-772.02-E.43565
- Status last verified
- Jul 2024
- First submitted
- 12 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 26 Jul 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Jul 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Does Wearing a Mask Affect Balance and Reaction Time?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06522802
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 10840098-772.02-E.43565
- Conditions
- Reaction Time, Balance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 25 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jan 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Jul 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.
A mask is a protective equipment that covers the mouth and nose and is routinely used in workplaces, public transport and other communal settings preventing harmful particles, dust, droplets, bacteria, viruses, fog, gas, smoke and steam from entering the respiratory system. However, wearing a mask may impair the visual field, potentially affecting balance and reaction time. The investigators' aim is to determine whether the use of masks affects people's balance and reactions.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Diagnosis
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Arm | Experimental | Diagnostic Test: balance tests, reaction time evaluationOnly one group evaluated |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- To be healthy
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- present or previous balance disorder
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 |
|---|---|---|
| balance tests, reaction time evaluationOnly 3 tests were applied to participants | Diagnostic test | Evaluation Arm |
Primary outcome
Functional reach test
Time frame: baseline-5 hours later
Functional Reach Test (FRT) is a clinical outcome measure and assessment tool for ascertaining dynamic balance in in simple task. As we know that this test measures the distance between the length of an outstretched arm in a maximal forward reach, while maintaining a fixed base of support.
2 secondary outcomes
COP displacement
Time frame: baseline-5 hours later
BlazePod evaluation
Time frame: baseline-5 hours later
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 26 Jul 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 balance tests, reaction time evaluation in people with Reaction Time and Balance, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital 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 1 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 26 Jul 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?
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?
Functional reach test (time frame: baseline-5 hours later). 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 26 Jul 2024.