Investigating respiratory strength and balance in adolescent volleyball players
Respiratory Muscle Strength, Respiratory Muscle Endurance, Cough Strength and Balance in Adolescent Volleyball Players
This study looks at how strong breathing muscles and good balance can help young volleyball players perform better in their sport.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Izmir Democracy University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konak, İ̇zmi̇r) |
| Trial ID | NCT06979349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the relationship between respiratory muscle strength, endurance, cough strength, and balance in adolescent volleyball players aged 10-19. By conducting physical evaluations, the study seeks to understand how these parameters affect athletic performance and efficiency during competitions. The research is motivated by the lack of existing literature on this topic, particularly in the context of adolescent athletes who are still developing. The findings could provide insights into optimizing training and performance for young volleyball players.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescent volleyball players aged 10-19 who have been actively involved in the sport for at least one year.
Not a fit: Patients with recent musculoskeletal injuries or those with known neurological, orthopedic, rheumatic, or cardiovascular diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance training protocols for adolescent volleyball players, leading to improved performance and reduced fatigue.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific relationship has not been extensively studied, similar investigations into athletic performance and respiratory function have shown promising results in other sports.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 10-19 * Being actively involved in volleyball for at least 1 year * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study * Volleyball player's parent approving participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Have been admitted to hospital with a musculoskeletal injury in the last 3 months * Have any known neurological, orthopedic, rheumatic, and/or cardiovascular disease * Have been involved in a sport other than volleyball for at least 1 year
Where this trial is running
Konak, İ̇zmi̇r
- Izmir Democracy University — Konak, İ̇zmi̇r, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: ÖZLEM ÇİNAR ÖZDEMİR, Prof Dr — Abant Izzet Baysal University
- Study coordinator: GÜLŞAH BARGI, Assoc Prof
- Email: gulsahbargi35@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 232 299 0739
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.