AthletesNCT07133841
Validity of Thermal Imaging in Injury Risk Assessment in Volleyball Players
An observational study of Athletes, run by Biruni University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Although studies in the literature have used thermography for injury prevention and performance monitoring in various sports, no systematic validation of the method has been conducted in volleyball players. This study aims to determine whether thermography is a reliable and standardized tool for injury risk assessment. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Athletes
- What is being tested?
- Pre-Season Assessments
- How many people
- 33 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 21 Oct 2025to 20 Mar 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 2 Weeks
- 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 18 to 30 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: İstanbul/Türkiye
Who may be able to join
- Aging between 18 and 30 years old
- Volunteer to participate in the study
- For women, be in the follicular phase of their menstrual cycle
- Be able to understand and speak Turkish
- Be in the team's preseason
- Have been playing volleyball on the team at the amateur/professional level for at least one year
- Have no ongoing musculoskeletal problems that prevent exercise
Who cannot join
- Continuing active rehabilitation
- Body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2
- Having an active infectious/inflammatory disease (rheumatoid arthritis, sacroiliitis, bursitis, synovitis, etc.)
- Having consumed/taken coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, etc., within the 24 hours prior to the evaluation.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Validity of Thermal Imaging in Injury Risk Assessment in Volleyball Players: A Comparative Analysis With Performance Tests
Although studies in the literature have used thermography for injury prevention and performance monitoring in various sports, no systematic validation of the method has been conducted in volleyball players. This study aims to determine whether thermography is a reliable and standardized tool for injury risk assessment.
- Conditions
- Athletes
- Being tested
- Pre-Season Assessments
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Pre-Season AssessmentsDiagnostic test
Pre-Season Assessments including performance based tests and thermal imaging.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Thermal Camera Imaging
Measured: 2 weeks
Vertical Jump Test
Measured: 2 weeks
Dynamic Balance Assessment
Measured: 2 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Functional Movement Screening
Measured: One week
Muscle Strength Assessment
Measured: One week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Aug 2025
- Study start21 Oct 2025
- Primary completion21 Jan 2026
- Study completion20 Mar 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AthletesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Biruni 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 33 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 2 Weeks
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Begum Kara Kaya, Biruni University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07133841
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BAP
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 14 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 23 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- 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 23 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Validity of Thermal Imaging in Injury Risk Assessment in Volleyball Players: A Comparative Analysis With Performance Tests
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07133841
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BAP
- Conditions
- Athletes
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 33 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Biruni UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 21 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Mar 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 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.
Although studies in the literature have used thermography for injury prevention and performance monitoring in various sports, no systematic validation of the method has been conducted in volleyball players. This study aims to determine whether thermography is a reliable and standardized tool for injury risk assessment.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 2 Weeks
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- İstanbul/Türkiye
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Aging between 18 and 30 years old
- Volunteer to participate in the study
- For women, be in the follicular phase of their menstrual cycle
- Be able to understand and speak Turkish
- Be in the team's preseason
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Continuing active rehabilitation
- Body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2
- Having an active infectious/inflammatory disease (rheumatoid arthritis, sacroiliitis, bursitis, synovitis, etc.)
- Having consumed/taken coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, etc., within the 24 hours prior to the evaluation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Season AssessmentsPre-Season Assessments including performance based tests and thermal imaging. | Diagnostic test | – |
Primary outcome
Thermal Camera Imaging
Time frame: 2 weeks
Vertical Jump Test
Time frame: 2 weeks
Dynamic Balance Assessment
Time frame: 2 weeks
2 secondary outcomes
Functional Movement Screening
Time frame: One week
Muscle Strength Assessment
Time frame: One week
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 23 Apr 2026.
- 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?
An observational study of Athletes, run by Biruni 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 7 inclusion and 4 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 23 Apr 2026. 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?
Thermal Camera Imaging (time frame: 2 weeks). The study lists 3 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 23 Apr 2026.