Can brain training make football players safer and faster?
NCT ID NCT07540247
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether special exercises that train the brain and reaction time can help American football players perform better and avoid injuries. Forty-five players aged 18-30 were split into three groups: one did neuroathletic training (focusing on balance and coordination), one did reactive training (using lights to improve reaction speed), and one did only their usual team practice. After four weeks, researchers measured balance, movement quality, and reaction time to see which approach worked best.
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Active substance
Neuroathletic training and reactive training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify the most effective training method to boost performance and lower injury risk in American football players.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to all players. The training programs are short (4 weeks), and long-term benefits are unknown.
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, Kınıklı, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)