Virtual reality boosts hockey performance in new study
NCT ID NCT07379346
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding virtual reality exercises to regular hockey training could help young players improve their balance, ankle movement, agility, and shooting accuracy. Thirty youth hockey players, aged 16 to 25, took part. Half did their usual training, while the other half also used a Nintendo Wii Balance Board for six weeks. Results were measured before, right after, and three weeks later.
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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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Jan 2020
- Finished
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Nov 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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16 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Youth hockey players affiliated with a competitive hockey team * Aged between 16 and 25 years * Regular participation in routine hockey training * Voluntary participation with written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of an injury preventing participation in routine hockey training * Presence of visual or neurological conditions that may interfere with virtual reality-assisted exercises * Failure to attend the virtual reality-assisted exercise program for more than two consecutive sessions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amasya University
Amasya, Merkez, 05100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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