Reaction TimeNCT06883799
Association of Reaction Time and Sleep Quality in Professional Football Players
An observational study of Reaction Time and Sport, run by University of Rzeszow at 1 site in Poland.
Trial summary
Football players need to use their cognitive skills to choose and execute actions in reaction to various stimuli throughout a match and training. Reaction time (RT), an important component of physical fitness, is a key variable for assessing higher cognitive function in football players. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages Up to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Reaction Time, Sport, Football Players
- What is being tested?
- Without intervention.
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePoland
- Study dates
- 20 Jun 2024to 25 Sep 2024
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Up to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: Professional football players in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship.
Who may be able to join
- Voluntary, informed written consent to participate in the study
- Minimum of 3 years of experience playing football
- Minimum of 3 training sessions per week
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- No musculoskeletal injuries within the last 6 months
- No disorders or conditions that may affect the study results
Who cannot join
- Lack of voluntary, informed written consent to participate in the study
- Less than 3 years of experience playing football
- Less than 3 training sessions per week
- Age under 18 or over 30 years
- Presence of musculoskeletal injuries within the last 6 months
- Presence of disorders or conditions that may affect the study results
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Football players need to use their cognitive skills to choose and execute actions in reaction to various stimuli throughout a match and training. Reaction time (RT), an important component of physical fitness, is a key variable for assessing higher cognitive function in football players. For athletes, sleep is also a critical factor influencing sports performance and is widely recognized as a key indicator of overall health. The aim of this study is to assess differences in reaction time and sleep quality as well as the association between these variables in a group of professional football players and a control group. The study analyzes 40 football players (study group) and 40 healthy, non-trained individuals (control group). Sleep quality is assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and reaction times, both simple and complex, are assessed using the AT SMART System reaction speed tester.
- Conditions
- Reaction Time, Sport, Football Players, Sleep Quality, Physical Fitness
- Being tested
- Without intervention.
- Keywords
- football, reaction time, sleep quality, physical activity, sport, physical fitness
- Medical subject headings
- Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Without intervention.Other
Without intervention
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Football players and healthy | The study analyzed 40 football players (study group) Receives: Other: Without intervention. | |
| healthy, non-trained individuals | healthy, non-trained individuals Receives: Other: Without intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Sleep quality
Pittsburgh sleep quality questionnaire which contained 10 questions about the quality of sleep from the last 4 weeks.
Measured: September 2024
Reaction time
Reaction speed testing was performed using the AT SMART System reaction speed tester. The tester comprises four components: a control panel, a set of manual and foot buttons, a light and sound stimulus indicator, and a power supply.
Measured: September 2024
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Mar 2025
- Study start20 Jun 2024
- Primary completion25 Sep 2024
- Study completion25 Sep 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Reaction TimeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Rzeszow
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Maciej Kochman, University of Rzeszow
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06883799
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 013/04/2024
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 12 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 24 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Association of Reaction Time and Sleep Quality in Professional Football Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06883799
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 013/04/2024
- Conditions
- Reaction Time, Sport, Football Players, Sleep Quality, Physical Fitness
- Keywords
- football, reaction time, sleep quality, physical activity, sport, physical fitness
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of RzeszowUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Sep 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Football players need to use their cognitive skills to choose and execute actions in reaction to various stimuli throughout a match and training. Reaction time (RT), an important component of physical fitness, is a key variable for assessing higher cognitive function in football players. For athletes, sleep is also a critical factor influencing sports performance and is widely recognized as a key indicator of overall health. The aim of this study is to assess differences in reaction time and sleep quality as well as the association between these variables in a group of professional football players and a control group. The study analyzes 40 football players (study group) and 40 healthy, non-trained individuals (control group). Sleep quality is assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and reaction times, both simple and complex, are assessed using the AT SMART System reaction speed tester.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Football players and healthy | – | Other: Without intervention.The study analyzed 40 football players (study group) |
| healthy, non-trained individuals | – | Other: Without intervention.healthy, non-trained individuals |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- Up to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Professional football players in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship.
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Voluntary, informed written consent to participate in the study
- Minimum of 3 years of experience playing football
- Minimum of 3 training sessions per week
- Age between 18 and 30 years
- No musculoskeletal injuries within the last 6 months
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Lack of voluntary, informed written consent to participate in the study
- Less than 3 years of experience playing football
- Less than 3 training sessions per week
- Age under 18 or over 30 years
- Presence of musculoskeletal injuries within the last 6 months
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Without intervention.Without intervention | Other | Football players and healthy, healthy, non-trained individuals |
Primary outcome
Sleep quality
Time frame: September 2024
Pittsburgh sleep quality questionnaire which contained 10 questions about the quality of sleep from the last 4 weeks.
Reaction time
Time frame: September 2024
Reaction speed testing was performed using the AT SMART System reaction speed tester. The tester comprises four components: a control panel, a set of manual and foot buttons, a light and sound stimulus indicator, and a power supply.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Mar 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Reaction Time and Sport, run by University of Rzeszow at 1 site in Poland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Poland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Sleep quality (time frame: September 2024). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Mar 2025.