AI could help predict basketball injuries before they happen
NCT ID NCT07677371
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how young male basketball players (ages 12-18) perform lower-body movements like jumping and agility tests. Researchers use artificial intelligence to analyze performance data and identify patterns that might signal a higher risk of injury. The goal is to help coaches create safer, position-specific training programs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help coaches design position-specific training to reduce injury risk in youth basketball players.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The AI analysis is exploratory and may not accurately predict real-world injuries.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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81 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of youth male basketball players competing at the developmental level. Participants are recruited from basketball clubs and youth training programs and are classified according to their primary playing position, including point guard, shooting guard/small forward, power forward, and center.
- Ages
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12 to 18 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male basketball players aged 12 to 18 years. * Registered youth basketball athletes. * Participation in regular basketball training for at least 1 year. * Participation in basketball training at least 3 times per week. * No acute lower extremity injury affecting performance testing within the previous 6 months. * Ability to understand and follow testing instructions. * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian and assent provided by the participant. Exclusion Criteria: * Lower extremity surgery within the previous 6 months. * Acute musculoskeletal injury affecting test performance. * Neurological, vestibular, or severe orthopedic conditions affecting balance, coordination, or motor performance. * Pain, illness, fatigue, or any health condition that could affect performance on the assessment day. * Cardiovascular or systemic conditions preventing completion of the testing protocol. * Incomplete performance testing data or technically invalid measurements.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Gelisim University
Istanbul, 34290, Turkey (Türkiye)
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