Oculomotor exercises to improve tennis stroke performance
The Immediate Effect of Including Oculo-motor Exercises in the Warm-up on Forehand and Backhand Stroke Performance in Tennis Players
This study tests if adding eye exercises to warm-ups can help young tennis players improve their forehand and backhand strokes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ege University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (İzmir, Bornova) |
| Trial ID | NCT06311747 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study involves 30 tennis players aged 12-18 who practice tennis regularly. Initially, participants will perform their standard warm-up followed by a stroke evaluation of forehand and backhand strokes. After one week, oculomotor exercises will be incorporated into their warm-up routine, and the stroke evaluation will be repeated to assess any improvements in accuracy. The study aims to determine if these exercises enhance stroke performance in young tennis players.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are tennis players aged 12-18 who practice at least 6 hours a week and have no visual defects.
Not a fit: Patients with visual impairments such as myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to improved stroke accuracy and overall performance in young tennis players.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of oculomotor exercises and tennis performance is novel, similar approaches in sports training have shown positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 12-18 years old * Playing tennis for at least 6 hours a week * Having been playing tennis for at least 1 year * No visual defect (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) Exclusion Criteria: * Being under 12 years old * Being over 18 years old * Playing tennis for less than 6 hours a week * The duration of playing tennis is less than 1 year * Having visual impairment (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
Where this trial is running
İzmir, Bornova
- Ege University Sports Medicine Clinic — İzmir, Bornova, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Cim CINAR — Ege University Medical Faculty Hospital. Department of Sports Medicine
- Study coordinator: Cim CINAR
- Email: cimcinar95@gmail.com
- Phone: 905375213611
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.