Dancers' secret weapon? brain-training drills may boost balance and speed
NCT ID NCT07730710
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a special neuromotor-cognitive training program — combining movement drills with visual reaction cues — can improve dynamic balance, reaction time, and sensorimotor control in professional and performance dancers aged 18 to 25. Half the participants will follow the training while the other half stick to their usual routine. The goal is to see if this brain-body approach can enhance key skills for dance performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a structured, technology-supported neuromotor-cognitive training program using visual stimulus systems
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this training could help dancers improve balance, reaction time, and movement control, potentially reducing injury risk and enhancing performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The training may not produce meaningful improvements over routine practice, and results may not apply to all dancers.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yeditepe University Faculty of Health Sciences
Istanbul, İ̇stanbul, 34755, Turkey (Türkiye)
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