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Brain training on the court: can tracking and imagery sharpen tennis skills?

NCT ID NCT07794228

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Halic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether two mental training methods, computer-based multiple object tracking and mental imagery, can improve tennis performance, thinking skills, anxiety, and body responses in university students taking a tennis course. Participants either practiced tracking moving objects on a screen, imagined themselves playing tennis, or continued regular classes only. Researchers compare pre- and post-training tests to see if these mental exercises give players an edge.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Multiple object tracking training and mental imagery training
What this could lead to
If these mental training methods work, they could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve sports performance and cognitive skills in athletes and beyond.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. The training is short, and any benefits might not last or translate to real matches.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-25 years * Enrolled in the Faculty of Sport Sciences * Actively participating in the elective tennis course * Obtaining a valid score on the Dyer Wall Test pre-test administered after the course's first six weeks * No prior regular training or competitive background in tennis * Not a licensed or national-level tennis athlete * Not concurrently enrolled in any other mental training program * Voluntary consent to participate * No health condition precluding participation Exclusion Criteria: * Incomplete or improperly completed personal information forms * A prior competitive tennis background, tennis license, or tournament participation identified after enrollment * Voluntary withdrawal at any stage * Failure to complete the full testing protocol * Injury occurring during the study that prevents continued participation

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder

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Healthy adult participants Tennis performance and mental training

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Halic University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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