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Armwrestling vs archery: which sport sharpens reflexes and grip best?

NCT ID NCT07735429

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Health Institutes of Turkey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares upper extremity reaction time, body awareness, grip strength, agility, and functionality between wheelchair para-armwrestling and para-archery athletes. Researchers will measure these abilities using tests like the Nelson Hand Reaction Time Test and grip strength with a dynamometer. The goal is to understand how each sport affects upper body performance in athletes who have been training for at least one year.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
Could help tailor training programs for wheelchair athletes by identifying sport-specific physical demands.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with only 50 participants, so findings may not apply to all athletes or sports.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Who is studied

Wheelchair Para-Armwrestling and Wheelchair Para-Archery Athletes

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 45 years of age. * Being a licensed wheelchair para-armwrestling athlete (n=25). * Being a licensed wheelchair para-archery athlete (n=25). * Having been regularly and actively participating in the relevant sport for at least one year. * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Having undergone surgery on the upper extremity within the last six months. * Having a diagnosed neurological, rheumatological, or systemic disease that may affect upper extremity function. * Having a diagnosed cognitive, mental, or communication disability that may negatively impact the assessment process. * Having a diagnosed psychological disorder that may impair communication.

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Para-athletes Wheelchair para-armwrestling and wheelchair para-archery athletes

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Haliç Üniversitesi

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)