Neuroscience training may boost archery performance
NCT ID NCT07051577
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 6-week program of gaze stabilization, core and shoulder exercises, balance training, and cognitive drills can improve shooting accuracy and muscle control in young archers. Twenty-two licensed archers aged 15–18 will be split into an exercise group and a control group. Researchers will measure shooting scores, muscle activity, postural sway, and eye movements to see if the training makes a difference.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- neuroscience-based exercise program (gaze stabilization, core stabilization, scapular stabilization, balance training, NeuroTracker training)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a training method that improves archery performance and reduces injury risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early-stage study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to all archers. The exercises are non-invasive but require commitment; benefits are uncertain.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 22 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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15 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 15 and 18 years * Licensed archer using a classical bow for at least 6 months * Using a clicker for at least 6 months * Training at least twice a week Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any symptoms related to the upper or lower extremities * Any type of surgical intervention in the upper extremity or spine * Presence of mental or cognitive disorders * Use of substances that may affect shooting performance, such as painkillers, sedatives, or alcohol Withdrawal Criteria: * Reporting an injury or illness during the study * Experiencing acute muscle spasm * Choosing to discontinue participation * Failing to attend exercise training sessions on two consecutive occasions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Demka okçuluk maltepe
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Istanbul, 34746, Turkey (Türkiye)
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