Volleyball injury risk linked to fatigue and balance, new study finds
NCT ID NCT06996990
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how pain, tiredness, muscle strength, balance, and quality of life are connected to injury risk in volleyball players. Researchers will test 28 professional players using movement screens and surveys. The goal is to understand which factors make players more likely to get hurt, so better prevention strategies can be developed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The population of the research consists of elite athletes and the sample of the research consists of elite volleyball players who volunteered to participate in the research. In our research, there is only one research group consisting of elite volleyball players and there are at least 28 volleyball players.
- Ages
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18 days and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Be over 18 years old and volunteer * Have not had any upper or lower extremity injuries in the last 3 months * Have not had any upper or lower extremity surgery in the last 6 months * Play volleyball professionally Exclusion Criteria: * Having had a lower or upper extremity injury in the last 3 months * Having had upper or lower extremity surgery in the last 6 months * Being pregnant
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir Democracy University
Izmir, 35140, Turkey (Türkiye)
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