N/A N=30 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

The Effect of Motor Imagery on Preventing Volleyball Players During Jumping and Landing

Motor Imagery

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

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Results posted

Apr 2026

Primary outcome: Primary: Kinematic Analysis: Change in Hip Flexion During Initial Contact. Baseline and 12 Weeks — -1.33; 5.1; 1.53 degrees

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: motor imagery (Other)
Age: Pediatric, Adult · 15+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Aydan Niziplioğlu
Primary completion: Oct 2025

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Kinematic Analysis: Change in Hip Flexion During Initial Contact. Baseline and 12 Weeks	-1.33; 5.1; 1.53	—
PRIMARY Kinematic Analysis: Change in Knee Flexion During Initial Contact.Baseline and 12 Weeks	-3.89; 1.44; -0.01	—
PRIMARY Kinematic Analysis: Change in Right Knee Varus Degree During Initial Contact. Baseline and 12 Weeks	-2.97; -3.76; -0.15	—
PRIMARY Kinematic Analysis: Change in Left Knee Varus Degree During Initial Contact. Baseline and 12 Weeks	-5.46; -5.1; -0.39	—
PRIMARY Kinematic Analysis: Change in Ankle Flexion During Initial Contact. Baseline and 12 Weeks	-6.08; -0.19; 4.34	—
PRIMARY Kinematic Analysis: Change in Hip Flexion During Full Contact.Baseline and 12 Weeks	-17.5; -12.0; -1.07	—
PRIMARY Kinematic Analysis: Change in Knee Flexion During Full Contact. Beselina and 12 Weeks	-20.9; -14.7; -0.98	—
PRIMARY Kinematic Analysis: Change in Right Knee Varus Degree During Full Contact: Baseline and 12. Weeks.	-9.74; -8.52; -1.21	—
PRIMARY Kinematic Analysis: Change in Left Knee Varus Degree During Full Contact. Baseline and 12. Weeks	-7.44; -4.96; -0.31	—
PRIMARY Kinematic Analysis: Change in Ankle Flexion During Full Contact. Baseline and 12. Weeks.	-6.03; -5.07; -1.49	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Neurocognition Index. Baseline and 12. Weeks	7.13; -1.29; -0.33	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Composite Memory. Beseline and 12. Weeks	8.33; 8.67; -8.83	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Verbal Memory. Baseline and 12. Weeks	13.7; 9.78; 5.17	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Visual Memory. Baseline and 12. Weeks	1.33; -2.33; -6.33	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Psychomotor Speed. Baseline and 12. Weeks	7.67; -6.8; 0.5	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Reaction Time. Baseline and 12. Weeks	11.6; 3.44; -1.67	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Complex Attention. Baseline and 12. Weeks	-3.5; 1.13; -14	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Cognitive Flexibility. Baseline and 12. Weeks.	7.67; 4.11; 10	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Processing Speed. Baseline and 12. Weeks	10.7; -6.3; 13.5	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Executive Function. Baseline and 12. Weeks	8.56; 0.2; 17.3	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Social Acuity. Baseline and 12. Weeks	-1; 6.1; 2.67	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Reasoning. Baseline and 12. Weeks	5.22; 4.67; 3.14	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Working Memory. Baseline and 12. Weeks	-0.86; 2.56; 14.7	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Sustained Attention. Baseline and 12. Weeks	1.86; 1.78; 11.3	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Simple Attention. Baseline and 12. Weeks	-24.9; 0.22; 10.8	—
SECONDARY Change in Cognitive Functions - Motor Speed. Baseline and 12. Weeks	2.22; -7.3; 2.38	—

Summary

Although the effectiveness of motor imagery in improving performance in sports is known, there is no research on its preventive role against injuries. the primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of motor imagery on improving risk factors related to jumps and falls in volleyball players. The secondary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of motor imagery on cortical functions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

To be between the ages of 15 and 25,
Not have an injury that affects the player's training program
Play regularly for a professional team.

Exclusion Criteria

had lower extremity injury in the last two months
who had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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