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Virtual reality kicks off: could VR training sharpen football skills and cut mental fatigue?

NCT ID NCT07691229

Disease control Sponsor: Manisa Celal Bayar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) training to regular practice improves football-specific technical skills, training load, and mental fatigue in licensed male football players. Twenty-four players are randomly assigned to either a VR training group (using the Rezzil Index app on HTC Vive Pro or Oculus Quest 2, twice a week for 8 weeks) or a control group that continues normal training. The goal is to see if VR can be an effective, low-stress way to enhance performance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Rezzil Index VR training device
What this could lead to
If effective, VR training could become a standard supplement to regular football practice, boosting technical skills without extra physical strain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply broadly. VR training may not translate to real-game performance.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

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Started

Dec 2022

Finished

Mar 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Licensed male football players aged 18 years or older * Active participation in regular team training * No history of serious musculoskeletal injury in the past 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * History of serious injury or surgical intervention * Psychiatric or neurological conditions * Regular use of medication affecting cognitive performance * Prior experience with VR training systems

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Conditions

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Mental Fatigue

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Athletic performance Mental fatigue

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Manisa Celal Bayar University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

    Manisa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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