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Mind over muscle: can imagined practice boost real shooting?

NCT ID NCT07798843

Symptom relief Sponsor: Uludag University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a structured mental rehearsal program to regular practice helps adolescent basketball players shoot more accurately, especially when they must also perform a thinking task at the same time. Thirty male players aged 15 to 17 will either follow their usual training or add an eight-week motor imagery program three times a week. Researchers will measure two-point and three-point shooting success both with and without a simultaneous cognitive challenge. The goal is to see if imagining the perfect shot can translate into better performance on the court.

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Active substance
PETTLEP-based motor imagery training, a structured mental rehearsal program
What this could lead to
If it works, adding mental rehearsal to regular practice could help athletes keep their shooting accuracy when they have to think and move at the same time.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early trial with 30 players, so the results may not apply to all athletes. The benefit may also be too small to matter in real games.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 to 17 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male basketball players aged 15-17 years. * Regular participation in basketball training. * Voluntary participation in the study. * Written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian and assent from the participant. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a musculoskeletal injury or health condition that could prevent participation in basketball training or performance testing.

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Basketball shooting performance Cognitive-motor dual-task performance Motor imagery

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  • Bursa Uludag University

    Bursa, 16000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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