Can a mixed dominant eye and hand boost or hinder volleyball performance?
NCT ID NCT07784530
First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at volleyball players to see if having a dominant eye and dominant hand on opposite sides of the body (crossed eye-hand dominance) is linked to differences in upper body strength and motor performance. Researchers will compare players with and without this trait, measuring shoulder, elbow, and grip strength, as well as hand-eye coordination and explosive power. The goal is to better understand how eye-hand dominance might influence athletic ability in volleyball.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- Could reveal whether crossed eye-hand dominance affects athletic performance, potentially informing training or player selection.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all athletes or sports.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Male and female volleyball players aged 18 to 30 years who have regularly participated in volleyball for at least three years and currently train at least three days per week will be recruited.
- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 30 years. * Male or female volleyball player. * At least three years of active volleyball participation. * Currently training at least three days per week. * No upper extremity injury within the previous six months. * Normal or corrected-to-normal visual acuity with eyeglasses or contact lenses. * Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History or presence of an acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorder that may affect study assessments. * Presence of a neurological or vestibular system disorder. * Presence of visual field loss, strabismus, or a severe refractive error that cannot be adequately corrected. * History of shoulder, elbow, or hand surgery within the previous six months. * Not currently participating regularly in volleyball or structured exercise.
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Locations
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Istinye University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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