Basketball Shooting PerformanceNCT07798843
Motor Imagery Training and Shooting Performance in Adolescent Basketball Players
A study testing PETTLEP-Based Motor Imagery Training in people with Basketball Shooting Performance and Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Performance, run by Uludag University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of an eight-week motor imagery training program on shooting performance in adolescent basketball players under single-task and cognitive-motor dual-task conditions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 17 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Basketball Shooting Performance, Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Performance, Motor Imagery
- What is being tested?
- PETTLEP-Based Motor Imagery Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Apr 2026to 20 Jun 2026
- 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 15 to 17 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Male basketball players aged 15-17 years.
- Regular participation in basketball training.
- Voluntary participation in the study.
- Written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian and assent from the participant.
Who cannot join
- Presence of a musculoskeletal injury or health condition that could prevent participation in basketball training or performance testing.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Motor Imagery Training on Shooting Performance Under Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Conditions in Adolescent Basketball Players
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of an eight-week motor imagery training program on shooting performance in adolescent basketball players under single-task and cognitive-motor dual-task conditions. Thirty male basketball players aged 15-17 years were randomly assigned to either a motor imagery group or a control group. Both groups continued their routine basketball training, while the motor imagery group additionally completed a structured PETTLEP-based motor imagery program three times per week for eight weeks. Two-point and three-point shooting performance was assessed before and after the intervention under both single-task and cognitive-motor dual-task conditions. The study aimed to determine whether adding motor imagery training to routine basketball training improves shooting performance and the ability to maintain shooting performance while simultaneously performing a cognitive task.
- Being tested
- PETTLEP-Based Motor Imagery Training
- Keywords
- Motor Imagery, Basketball, Adolescent Athletes, Cognitive-Motor Dual Task, Shooting Performance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PETTLEP-Based Motor Imagery TrainingBehavioural
Participants completed a structured PETTLEP-based motor imagery training program three times per week for eight weeks, in addition to their routine basketball training. Each session lasted approximately 20-30 minutes and was performed before routine basketball training. The program was structured according to the PETTLEP model (Physical, Environment, Task, Timing, Learning, Emotion, and Perspective) and adapted to basketball shooting. Participants predominantly used an internal visual perspective and were instructed to imagine kinesthetic sensations associated with shooting, including ball release, wrist movement, jumping, balance, and the ball entering the basket.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery Group | Experimental | Participants in this arm continued their routine basketball training and additionally completed a structured PETTLEP-based motor imagery training program three times per week for eight weeks. Each motor imagery session lasted approximately 20-30 minutes and was performed before routine basketball training. The imagery exercises emphasized an internal visual perspective and kinesthetic sensations related to basketball shooting performance. Receives: Behavioral: PETTLEP-Based Motor Imagery Training |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in this arm continued their routine basketball training throughout the eight-week study period and did not receive any additional motor imagery intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Two-Point Shooting Performance
Two-point shooting performance was assessed using the basketball-specific shooting test described by Pojskic et al. (2011). Participants moved between six designated two-point shooting positions and attempted shots after receiving a pass. The test lasted 60 seconds, and the total number of successful two-point shots was recorded as the performance score. The test was performed three times with full recovery between trials, and the best score was used for analysis. Higher scores indicate better shooting performance.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
Three-Point Shooting Performance
Three-point shooting performance was assessed using the basketball-specific shooting test described by Pojskic et al. (2011). Participants moved between six designated three-point shooting positions and attempted shots after receiving a pass. The test lasted 60 seconds, and the total number of successful three-point shots was recorded as the performance score. The test was performed three times with full recovery between trials, and the best score was used for analysis. Higher scores indicate better shooting performance.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
Two-Point Shooting Performance Under Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Conditions
Two-point shooting performance under cognitive-motor dual-task conditions was assessed while participants performed the standard two-point shooting test concurrently with a verbal cognitive task. The test lasted 60 seconds, and the total number of successful two-point shots was recorded as the performance score. Cognitive-task accuracy and number of responses were not assessed; therefore, dual-task performance was evaluated based solely on shooting performance under concurrent cognitive load. Higher scores indicate better shooting performance under dual-task conditions.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
Three-Point Shooting Performance Under Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Conditions
Three-point shooting performance under cognitive-motor dual-task conditions was assessed while participants performed the standard three-point shooting test concurrently with a verbal cognitive task. The test lasted 60 seconds, and the total number of successful three-point shots was recorded as the performance score. Cognitive-task accuracy and number of responses were not assessed; therefore, dual-task performance was evaluated based solely on shooting performance under concurrent cognitive load. Higher scores indicate better shooting performance under dual-task conditions.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Sep 2026
- Study start25 Apr 2026
- Primary completion20 Jun 2026
- Study completion20 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Basketball Shooting PerformanceStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: a motor imagery group or a control group. Both groups continued their routine basketball training throughout the eight-week study period, while the motor imagery group additionally received PETTLEP-based motor imagery training three times per week.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uludag University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mertkan Öncü, Uludag University
- Investigators
- Sadettin Erol, PhD, Study chair, Uludag University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07798843
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026/176/6/23
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- 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 1 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Motor Imagery Training on Shooting Performance Under Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Conditions in Adolescent Basketball Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07798843
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026/176/6/23
- Keywords
- Motor Imagery, Basketball, Adolescent Athletes, Cognitive-Motor Dual Task, Shooting Performance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Uludag UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Sep 2026 (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 randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of an eight-week motor imagery training program on shooting performance in adolescent basketball players under single-task and cognitive-motor dual-task conditions. Thirty male basketball players aged 15-17 years were randomly assigned to either a motor imagery group or a control group. Both groups continued their routine basketball training, while the motor imagery group additionally completed a structured PETTLEP-based motor imagery program three times per week for eight weeks. Two-point and three-point shooting performance was assessed before and after the intervention under both single-task and cognitive-motor dual-task conditions. The study aimed to determine whether adding motor imagery training to routine basketball training improves shooting performance and the ability to maintain shooting performance while simultaneously performing a cognitive task.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: a motor imagery group or a control group. Both groups continued their routine basketball training throughout the eight-week study period, while the motor imagery group additionally received PETTLEP-based motor imagery training three times per week.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery Group | Experimental | Behavioral: PETTLEP-Based Motor Imagery TrainingParticipants in this arm continued their routine basketball training and additionally completed a structured PETTLEP-based motor imagery training program three times per week for eight weeks. Each motor imagery session lasted approximately 20-30 minutes and was performed before routine basketball training. The imagery exercises emphasized an internal visual perspective and kinesthetic sensations related to basketball shooting performance. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in this arm continued their routine basketball training throughout the eight-week study period and did not receive any additional motor imagery intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 17 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Male basketball players aged 15-17 years.
- Regular participation in basketball training.
- Voluntary participation in the study.
- Written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian and assent from the participant.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Presence of a musculoskeletal injury or health condition that could prevent participation in basketball training or performance testing.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PETTLEP-Based Motor Imagery TrainingParticipants completed a structured PETTLEP-based motor imagery training program three times per week for eight weeks, in addition to their routine basketball training. Each session lasted approximately 20-30 minutes and was performed before routine basketball training. The program was structured according to the PETTLEP model (Physical, Environment, Task, Timing, Learning, Emotion, and Perspective) and adapted to basketball shooting. Participants predominantly used an internal visual perspective and were instructed to imagine kinesthetic sensations associated with shooting, including ball release, wrist movement, jumping, balance, and the ball entering the basket. | Behavioural | Motor Imagery Group |
Primary outcome
Two-Point Shooting Performance
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
Two-point shooting performance was assessed using the basketball-specific shooting test described by Pojskic et al. (2011). Participants moved between six designated two-point shooting positions and attempted shots after receiving a pass. The test lasted 60 seconds, and the total number of successful two-point shots was recorded as the performance score. The test was performed three times with full recovery between trials, and the best score was used for analysis. Higher scores indicate better shooting performance.
Three-Point Shooting Performance
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
Three-point shooting performance was assessed using the basketball-specific shooting test described by Pojskic et al. (2011). Participants moved between six designated three-point shooting positions and attempted shots after receiving a pass. The test lasted 60 seconds, and the total number of successful three-point shots was recorded as the performance score. The test was performed three times with full recovery between trials, and the best score was used for analysis. Higher scores indicate better shooting performance.
Two-Point Shooting Performance Under Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Conditions
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
Two-point shooting performance under cognitive-motor dual-task conditions was assessed while participants performed the standard two-point shooting test concurrently with a verbal cognitive task. The test lasted 60 seconds, and the total number of successful two-point shots was recorded as the performance score. Cognitive-task accuracy and number of responses were not assessed; therefore, dual-task performance was evaluated based solely on shooting performance under concurrent cognitive load. Higher scores indicate better shooting performance under dual-task conditions.
Three-Point Shooting Performance Under Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Conditions
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
Three-point shooting performance under cognitive-motor dual-task conditions was assessed while participants performed the standard three-point shooting test concurrently with a verbal cognitive task. The test lasted 60 seconds, and the total number of successful three-point shots was recorded as the performance score. Cognitive-task accuracy and number of responses were not assessed; therefore, dual-task performance was evaluated based solely on shooting performance under concurrent cognitive load. Higher scores indicate better shooting performance under dual-task conditions.
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 1 Sep 2026.
- 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.
Sadettin Erol, PhD study chair
Uludag University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing PETTLEP-Based Motor Imagery Training in people with Basketball Shooting Performance and Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Performance, run by Uludag 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 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 1 Sep 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?
Two-Point Shooting Performance (time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention). The study lists 4 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 1 Sep 2026.