Neuro-Athletic training: a new edge for elite goalkeepers?

NCT ID NCT07589816

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Coşkun YILMAZ Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding neuro-athletic training—exercises for vision, balance, and body awareness—to regular practice could improve balance, strength, and agility in 16 elite male soccer goalkeepers. Half did the extra training for 8 weeks, while the other half stuck to their usual routine. The goal was to see if these brain-focused drills could give players a performance edge.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Neuro-athletic training program (visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive exercises)
What this could lead to: If effective, this training approach could help athletes improve balance, agility, and strength, potentially reducing injury risk and enhancing performance.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The training is an add-on, and benefits may be modest or not statistically significant.

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT NEUROMUSCULAR ADAPTATIONS

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Locations

Gumushane Univetsity

Gümüşhane, Trabzon, Ordu, Giresun, Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)

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