Balance AssessmentNCT07111923
The Effect of Hand Position on Balance
A study testing Balance Assesment in people with Balance Assessment and Performance, run by Balikesir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study employed a single-group repeated measures design, conducted in accordance with the STROBE reporting guidelines. Nineteen participants who met the inclusion criteria were recruited. All assessments were performed individually in a quiet, controlled environment to minimize external distractions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 18 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Balance Assessment, Performance
- What is being tested?
- Balance Assesment
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 19 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 2 Nov 2023to 7 Jun 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 10 to 18 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Voluntary participation
- Female
- Volleyball player
- Age 10-18
Who cannot join
- Color blindness
- Attention deficit disorder
- Orthopedic or neurological diagnosed disease
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Hand Position on Lower Extremity Y Balance and Reactive Balance Tests: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study employed a single-group repeated measures design, conducted in accordance with the STROBE reporting guidelines. Nineteen participants who met the inclusion criteria were recruited. All assessments were performed individually in a quiet, controlled environment to minimize external distractions. Participants were instructed to avoid intense physical activity, caffeine consumption, and to wear appropriate sports attire for at least 48 hours prior to testing.
Upon arrival, participants rested in a seated position while demographic data were collected. Each test procedure was explained both verbally and visually, and participants were allowed to perform a practice trial to ensure comprehension. A crossover design was used to counterbalance the order of conditions (hands on hips vs. hands free), which was randomly assigned. Repeated measurements were conducted 24 hours after the initial assessments, at the same time of day, to control for diurnal variation. Detailed descriptions of the tests performed are provided in the following sections.
- Conditions
- Balance Assessment, Performance
- Being tested
- Balance Assesment
- Keywords
- Athlete, Balance, Hand position, Reactive
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Balance AssesmentOther
The study design was a single-group repeated measures design. Nineteen individuals meeting the inclusion criteria were included. The assessments were conducted individually in a quiet environment, isolated from other athletes and external factors. Athletes were instructed to refrain from intense exercise and training, avoid caffeine consumption, and attend the assessment in sportswear within the last 24 hours. Upon arrival for the assessments, athletes were seated to rest while demographic information was collected. Each test was explained verbally and visually, and participants were allowed to perform a trial. A crossover design method was used in the study, with the order of tests (hands on hips or hands free) determined randomly. Retest measurements were conducted 24 hours after the initial test at the same time of day. The tests performed are described below.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Balance Assessment Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Balance Assesment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Y Balance Test
The Y Balance Test (YBT) is a shortened version of the Star Excursion Balance Test. It assesses reach distances in three directions: anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Reactive Balance Test
The Reactive Balance Test (RBT) incorporates the YBT setup with an LED light system connected to a smartphone application. For RBT, LED lights were placed at 80% of the participants' maximum reach distance in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions of the YBT setup (ReactionX).
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary outcomes (1)
Lower Extremity Length
While the athlete was in a supine position on a mat, the distance between the ASIS (anterior superior iliac spine) and the medial malleolus was measured on both the right and left sides using a measuring tape. The lower extremity length was used to calculate the YBT composite score
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Aug 2025
- Study start2 Nov 2023
- Primary completion2 Nov 2024
- Study completion7 Jun 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Balance AssessmentStudies 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
- Screening
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 19 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Balikesir University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ebru Tekin, Pamukkale University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07111923
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023/17
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 28 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 8 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Tekin E, Unver F, Kara IS, Konuk H. Influence of Hand Position on Performance Outcomes of the Y-Balance and Reactive Balance Tests in Young Athletes. Sportverletz Sportschaden. 2026 Jul 9. doi: 10.1055/a-2851-1474. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42425132
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Hand Position on Lower Extremity Y Balance and Reactive Balance Tests: A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07111923
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2023/17
- Conditions
- Balance Assessment, Performance
- Keywords
- Athlete, Balance, Hand position, Reactive
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 19 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Balikesir UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 2 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 7 Jun 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Aug 2025 (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.
This study employed a single-group repeated measures design, conducted in accordance with the STROBE reporting guidelines. Nineteen participants who met the inclusion criteria were recruited. All assessments were performed individually in a quiet, controlled environment to minimize external distractions. Participants were instructed to avoid intense physical activity, caffeine consumption, and to wear appropriate sports attire for at least 48 hours prior to testing.
Upon arrival, participants rested in a seated position while demographic data were collected. Each test procedure was explained both verbally and visually, and participants were allowed to perform a practice trial to ensure comprehension. A crossover design was used to counterbalance the order of conditions (hands on hips vs. hands free), which was randomly assigned. Repeated measurements were conducted 24 hours after the initial assessments, at the same time of day, to control for diurnal variation. Detailed descriptions of the tests performed are provided in the following sections.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Balance Assessment Group | Experimental | Other: Balance Assesment |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 18 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Voluntary participation
- Female
- Volleyball player
- Age 10-18
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Color blindness
- Attention deficit disorder
- Orthopedic or neurological diagnosed disease
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 AssesmentThe study design was a single-group repeated measures design. Nineteen individuals meeting the inclusion criteria were included. The assessments were conducted individually in a quiet environment, isolated from other athletes and external factors. Athletes were instructed to refrain from intense exercise and training, avoid caffeine consumption, and attend the assessment in sportswear within the last 24 hours. Upon arrival for the assessments, athletes were seated to rest while demographic information was collected. Each test was explained verbally and visually, and participants were allowed to perform a trial. A crossover design method was used in the study, with the order of tests (hands on hips or hands free) determined randomly. Retest measurements were conducted 24 hours after the initial test at the same time of day. The tests performed are described below. | Other | Balance Assessment Group |
Primary outcome
Y Balance Test
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
The Y Balance Test (YBT) is a shortened version of the Star Excursion Balance Test. It assesses reach distances in three directions: anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral
Reactive Balance Test
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
The Reactive Balance Test (RBT) incorporates the YBT setup with an LED light system connected to a smartphone application. For RBT, LED lights were placed at 80% of the participants' maximum reach distance in the anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions of the YBT setup (ReactionX).
1 secondary outcome
Lower Extremity Length
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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 8 Aug 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42425132Tekin E, Unver F, Kara IS, Konuk H. Influence of Hand Position on Performance Outcomes of the Y-Balance and Reactive Balance Tests in Young Athletes. Sportverletz Sportschaden. 2026 Jul 9. doi: 10.1055/a-2851-1474. Online ahead of print.
- 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 Assesment in people with Balance Assessment and Performance, run by Balikesir 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 4 inclusion and 3 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 8 Aug 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?
Y Balance Test (time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year). The study lists 2 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 NCT07111923, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 8 Aug 2025.