Flicker glasses give teen volleyball players a secret edge in body control
NCT ID NCT07542457
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether wearing stroboscopic glasses (glasses that flicker on and off) during training could improve balance and body awareness in 30 teenage male volleyball players. For six weeks, one group wore the glasses for short periods during practice, while the other group trained normally. The results showed that both groups improved their balance, but the group using the glasses had better gains in body awareness (knowing where their limbs are without looking). This suggests that stroboscopic training might be a useful tool for fine-tuning athletic skills.
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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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Aug 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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12 to 18 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * To have been a licensed volleyball player for at least one year. * To participate in a regular training program at least twice per week. Exclusion Criteria: * A history of epilepsy, migraine, or photosensitive reactions. * To have undergone a surgical procedure involving the upper or lower extremity within the past year. * To have an acute injury that would prevent compliance with the tests.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sakarya Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi
Adapazarı, Sakarya, 54400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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