Skiing/SnowboardingNCT06743230
The Effect of Neuroathletic Training in Cross-country Skiers
A study testing Neuro athletic training and Conventional training in people with Skiing/Snowboarding, run by Karabuk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of neuro-athletic training on physical performance and position sense in cross-country skiers. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- What is being tested?
- Neuro athletic training and Conventional training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 28 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2025to 1 Mar 2025
- 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 12 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Have been cross-country skiing for at least 3 years and regularly participate in training
- Be a volunteer
- Complete a Trail Making Test
Who cannot join
- Have had lower extremity surgery in the last 2 years
- Have no neurological or orthopedic disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Arkut Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon Center
Bolu
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Neuroathletic Training on Physical Performance and Position Sense in Cross-country Skiers
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of neuro-athletic training on physical performance and position sense in cross-country skiers.
Read the detailed description
Cross-country skiing is the least dangerous but tiring winter sport performed in snowy environments with different heights, distances, and slopes using ski equipment such as skis, shoes, and poles with various features. In this sport, both the lower and upper body require rapid power production and high maximal oxygen consumption. When technique, conditioning, and skill are combined in cross-country skiing, the resulting performance reaches the highest level. In order for an athlete to perform well, they must have the capacity to produce power continuously and quickly. Cross-country skiing is often associated with the development of strength, speed, agility, balance, endurance, fatigue resistance, and oxygen capacity. Physical training alone is not enough for an athlete to achieve high success. Physical training must be combined with the visual system, vestibular system, and proprioceptive system. The quality of the stimuli coming from these systems in an athlete positively affects the athlete's physical performance and success in competitions. Therefore, in addition to the physical training that the athlete will do, neuro-athletic training that stimulates the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems will be implemented in the cross-country skiing sports branch, considering that it can increase the athlete's performance by improving muscle strength, core endurance, balance, and proprioceptive sense. The sample of the study will consist of 26 cross-country skiing athletes between the ages of 12-18 who participate in training at the Arkut Cross-Country and Biathlon Center. The athletes will be randomly divided into 2 groups by coin toss method. All athletes will participate in routine training. Neuroathletic training will be given to one group in addition to routine training, and its effect on the athletes' performance will be examined.
- Conditions
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Being tested
- Neuro athletic training, Conventional training
- Keywords
- Cross-Country Skiing, Neuroathletic Training, Strength, Balance, Proprioception
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Neuro athletic trainingOther
The neuroathletic training includes exercises that stimulate the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. The neuroathletic training includes 3 days per week for 8 weeks.
Conventional trainingOther
Conventional training includes flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, running, balance and sport-specific technique work 5 days per week.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional Training | Active comparator | Conventional training includes flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, running, balance and sport-specific technique work 5 days per week. Receives: Other: Conventional training |
| Neuro athletic training | Experimental | Conventional training includes flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, running, balance, and sport-specific technique work 5 days per week.Neuro athletic training includes exercises that stimulate the visual, vestibular and proprioceptive systems. The neuroathletic training includes 3 days per week for 8 weeks. Receives: Other: Neuro athletic training; Other: Conventional training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knee Joint Position Sense
Knee joint position sense will be measured using the passive-active repositioning method with a digital inclinometer.
Measured: 8 weeks
Dynamic balance
Dynamic balance will be evaluated with the Y balance test.
Measured: 8 weeks
Muscle strength
Knee flexion and extension isometric muscle strength will be measured with a handheld dynamometer.
Measured: 8 weeks
Trunk Flexion Endurance Test
The time that athletes can maintain a stance with their trunk at 60° flexion and their hips and knees at 90° flexion will be measured with a stopwatch.
Measured: 8 weeks
Side Bridge Endurance Test
Athletes will be asked to perform a side bridge in a side-lying position, with legs extended, one foot in front of the other, the body in a straight line, with the elbow joint flexed on the same side, supported by the forearm. The time they can maintain this position will be recorded with a stopwatch.
Measured: 8 weeks
Slalom Test
For this test, 6 cones will be placed on a 12-meter track at 2-meter intervals. Athletes were asked to run between the cones at maximum speed and the elapsed time will be recorded with a stopwatch.
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Dec 2024
- Study start1 Jan 2025
- Primary completion1 Mar 2025
- Study completion1 Mar 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Skiing/SnowboardingStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Two groups with a neuro athletic training group and a control group.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Karabuk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Nurcan Contarli, Karabuk University
- Investigators
- Necmiye UnYildirim Professor, PhD, Study director, Saglik Bilimleri UniversitesiCaglar Soylu Assistant Professor, PhD, Study director, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06743230
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KarabukUniv-FTR
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 7 Mar 2025
- 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 7 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Neuroathletic Training on Physical Performance and Position Sense in Cross-country Skiers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06743230
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KarabukUniv-FTR
- Conditions
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Keywords
- Cross-Country Skiing, Neuroathletic Training, Strength, Balance, Proprioception
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 28 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Karabuk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Dec 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.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of neuro-athletic training on physical performance and position sense in cross-country skiers.
Detailed description
Cross-country skiing is the least dangerous but tiring winter sport performed in snowy environments with different heights, distances, and slopes using ski equipment such as skis, shoes, and poles with various features. In this sport, both the lower and upper body require rapid power production and high maximal oxygen consumption. When technique, conditioning, and skill are combined in cross-country skiing, the resulting performance reaches the highest level. In order for an athlete to perform well, they must have the capacity to produce power continuously and quickly. Cross-country skiing is often associated with the development of strength, speed, agility, balance, endurance, fatigue resistance, and oxygen capacity. Physical training alone is not enough for an athlete to achieve high success. Physical training must be combined with the visual system, vestibular system, and proprioceptive system. The quality of the stimuli coming from these systems in an athlete positively affects the athlete's physical performance and success in competitions. Therefore, in addition to the physical training that the athlete will do, neuro-athletic training that stimulates the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems will be implemented in the cross-country skiing sports branch, considering that it can increase the athlete's performance by improving muscle strength, core endurance, balance, and proprioceptive sense. The sample of the study will consist of 26 cross-country skiing athletes between the ages of 12-18 who participate in training at the Arkut Cross-Country and Biathlon Center. The athletes will be randomly divided into 2 groups by coin toss method. All athletes will participate in routine training. Neuroathletic training will be given to one group in addition to routine training, and its effect on the athletes' performance will be examined.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Two groups with a neuro athletic training group and a control group.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional Training | Active comparator | Other: Conventional trainingConventional training includes flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, running, balance and sport-specific technique work 5 days per week. |
| Neuro athletic training | Experimental | Other: Neuro athletic training, Other: Conventional trainingConventional training includes flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, running, balance, and sport-specific technique work 5 days per week.Neuro athletic training includes exercises that stimulate the visual, vestibular and proprioceptive systems. The neuroathletic training includes 3 days per week for 8 weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Have been cross-country skiing for at least 3 years and regularly participate in training
- Be a volunteer
- Complete a Trail Making Test
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Have had lower extremity surgery in the last 2 years
- Have no neurological or orthopedic disorders
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Neuro athletic trainingThe neuroathletic training includes exercises that stimulate the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. The neuroathletic training includes 3 days per week for 8 weeks. | Other | Neuro athletic training |
| Conventional trainingConventional training includes flexibility exercises, strengthening exercises, running, balance and sport-specific technique work 5 days per week. | Other | Conventional Training, Neuro athletic training |
Primary outcome
Knee Joint Position Sense
Time frame: 8 weeks
Knee joint position sense will be measured using the passive-active repositioning method with a digital inclinometer.
Dynamic balance
Time frame: 8 weeks
Dynamic balance will be evaluated with the Y balance test.
Muscle strength
Time frame: 8 weeks
Knee flexion and extension isometric muscle strength will be measured with a handheld dynamometer.
Trunk Flexion Endurance Test
Time frame: 8 weeks
The time that athletes can maintain a stance with their trunk at 60° flexion and their hips and knees at 90° flexion will be measured with a stopwatch.
Side Bridge Endurance Test
Time frame: 8 weeks
Athletes will be asked to perform a side bridge in a side-lying position, with legs extended, one foot in front of the other, the body in a straight line, with the elbow joint flexed on the same side, supported by the forearm. The time they can maintain this position will be recorded with a stopwatch.
Slalom Test
Time frame: 8 weeks
For this test, 6 cones will be placed on a 12-meter track at 2-meter intervals. Athletes were asked to run between the cones at maximum speed and the elapsed time will be recorded with a stopwatch.
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 7 Mar 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
Necmiye UnYildirim Professor, PhD study director
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Caglar Soylu Assistant Professor, PhD study director
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Neuro athletic training and Conventional training in people with Skiing/Snowboarding, run by Karabuk 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 2 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 7 Mar 2025. 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?
Knee Joint Position Sense (time frame: 8 weeks). 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 7 Mar 2025.