Can loud music throw off an Athlete's balance? VR study investigates
NCT ID NCT07260331
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how different music volumes affect balance in athletes. 48 healthy athletes listened to soft, medium, and loud music while standing on a virtual reality balance system. The goal was to see if sound intensity changes how well they can keep steady.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 35 years Actively training in sports (minimum 3 sessions per week) Normal hearing thresholds (≤20 dB HL at 0.5-8 kHz) No history of vestibular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders Voluntary participation and informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any diagnosed balance or vestibular disorder History of ear surgery or chronic otitis media Current use of medications affecting balance or cognition Exposure to intense noise or ototoxic substances in the past month Refusal to participate or inability to complete VR-based testing
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Malatya Training and Research Hospital
Malatya, Battalgazi, 44170, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Malatya Training and Research Hospital
Malatya, Battalgazi, Turkey (Türkiye)
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