Intellectual Disability, Mild to ModerateNCT07517016
Real-Time Pose Recognition Technology for Improving Tennis Learning in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
A study testing RPRS Tennis Training and Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis Training in people with Intellectual Disability, Mild to Moderate and Adolescence, run by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study investigates the effect of real-time pose recognition technology on learning tennis skills in individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The study compares two training methods: traditional face-to-face tennis instruction and training supported by Real-Time Pose Recognition System (RPRS). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Intellectual Disability, Mild to Moderate, Adolescence
- What is being tested?
- RPRS Tennis Training and Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2025to 14 Sep 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 12 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants must be aged 12-18 years.
- Participants must have a diagnosis of mild to moderate intellectual disability.
- Participants must have similar learning speed and attention span as assessed by screening.
- Participants (or their legal guardians) must provide informed consent.
- Participants were given a mini mental test, and those scoring above 18 were included.
Who cannot join
- Participants who wish to withdraw from the study at any time.
- Participants who do not regularly attend training sessions; their data will be excluded from analysis.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Faculty of Sport Sciences
Burdur, Burdur, 15030
About this study
Official title: The Impact of Real-Time Pose Recognition Technology on Tennis Learning in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: A Comparative Study With Traditional Methods
This study investigates the effect of real-time pose recognition technology on learning tennis skills in individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The study compares two training methods: traditional face-to-face tennis instruction and training supported by Real-Time Pose Recognition System (RPRS). Thirty participants aged 12-18 from special education institutions in Burdur, Turkey, were randomly assigned to either the experimental group using the technology or a control group receiving traditional instruction. The study aims to determine whether the use of real-time pose recognition improves tennis skill accuracy, learning speed, attention, and motivation compared to traditional methods.
Read the detailed description
This study was conducted over 14 weeks with 30 participants aged 12-18 years, diagnosed with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, recruited from special education institutions in Burdur, Turkey. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group receiving tennis training supported by RPRT and a control group receiving traditional face-to-face instruction.
The intervention consisted of three 45-minute sessions per week, with participants practicing forehand, backhand, and serve skills. The experimental group used a MediaPipe-based system that provided real-time visual feedback on movement accuracy, including body pose, hand gestures, and eye tracking (FaceMesh and Iris modules). The control group received conventional instruction with in-person guidance and manual correction from instructors.
Weekly interim assessments monitored skill accuracy, frequency and type of errors, reaction time, attention, and motivation. Primary outcomes included skill performance metrics and reaction times, while motivation and attention were assessed using semi-structured interviews. Data were collected via structured observation forms, video recordings, and interviews, and analyzed using SPSS software with repeated measures ANOVA and paired/independent t-tests.
- Being tested
- RPRS Tennis Training, Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis Training
- Keywords
- Intellectual Disability, Tennis Learning, Real-Time Pose Recognition, Traditional Training Method, Motor Skill
- Medical subject headings
- Intellectual Disability
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
RPRS Tennis TrainingBehavioural
Also called Experimental / RPRS Group
Participants perform tennis movements (forehand, backhand, serve) individually while the RPRS (MediaPipe) system provides real-time visual feedback on movement accuracy, records movement correctness, reaction time, and errors. Training occurs 3 times per week, 45 minutes per session, for 14 weeks. Instructors provide guidance focusing on system feedback.
Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis TrainingBehavioural
Also called Control Group - Traditional Tennis Training
Participants receive conventional tennis instruction from trainers, including demonstrations, manual corrections, and guidance on correct movement execution. Sessions occur 3 times per week, 45 minutes per session, for 14 weeks, following the same movement curriculum (forehand, backhand, serve). Weekly assessments include movement accuracy, error frequency/type, reaction time, and attention/motivation levels.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental / RPRS Group | Experimental | Participants in this arm will receive tennis training supported by RPRS. During each 45-minute session, held three times per week for 14 weeks, participants perform tennis movements (forehand, backhand, serve) individually while the system provides real-time visual feedback on movement accuracy. The system records movement correctness, reaction time, and errors, while instructors provide support focusing on the feedback provided by the system. Group sessions are conducted with 5 participants per subgroup. Progress is monitored weekly with performance metrics and motivational/attention observations using semi-structured forms. Receives: Behavioral: RPRS Tennis Training |
| Control Group - Traditional Tennis Training | Active comparator | Participants in this arm will receive conventional face-to-face tennis training from instructors. Training occurs three times per week, 45 minutes per session, over 14 weeks, following the same movement curriculum (forehand, backhand, serve). Instructors demonstrate correct techniques, provide manual corrections if necessary, and monitor participant performance. Sessions are conducted in subgroups of 5 participants. Weekly assessments include movement accuracy, error frequency/type, reaction time, and attention/motivation levels using semi-structured observation forms. Receives: Behavioral: Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Accuracy and Number of Errors in Tennis Movements
Accuracy of forehand, backhand, and serve movements, and the number, type, and frequency of errors will be measured using camera recordings and RPRS. Evaluations occur at pre-test, weekly interim assessments, and post-test.
Measured: 14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test
Secondary outcomes (4)
Reaction Time in Tennis Movements
Time taken to initiate and complete forehand, backhand, and serve movements. Measured using the RPRS at pre-test, weekly interim assessments, and post-test.
Measured: 14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test
Learning Speed in Tennis Movements
Improvement rate in movement accuracy during the 14-week training program. Calculated from weekly scores and pre-post test results using the RPRS.
Measured: 14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test
Attention Level During Sessions
Participants' attention during sessions, measured via semi-structured interviews and eye-tracking data at pre-test, mid-test, and post-test.
Measured: Pre-test, week 7, and post-test
Motivation Level During Sessions
Participants' self-reported motivation, assessed through semi-structured interviews at pre-test, mid-test, and post-test.
Measured: Pre-test, week 7, and post-test
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Apr 2026
- Study start1 Oct 2025
- Primary completion1 Oct 2025
- Study completion14 Sep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Intellectual Disability, Mild to ModerateStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This is a parallel interventional study in which participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving tennis training with RPRS or a control group receiving traditional face-to-face tennis instruction. Both groups undergo the intervention simultaneously over a 14-week period. The design allows for comparison of skill acquisition, learning speed, attention, and motivation between the two distinct interventions
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Elif Top, PhD, Principal investigator, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Faculty of Sport Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07517016
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025/1789
- Other IDs
- 1183-YL-25
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 15 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared due to the requirement to protect participant confidentiality and the potential risk of re-identification arising from the contextual and small-group nature of the dataset. This decision is consistent with the study's institutional ethical approval.
Publications
Johnson, D. (2019). Adaptive Learning Systems and Personalized Education. Perspectives in Innovative Education, 1(1), 1-10.
He Q, Chen H, Mo X. Practical application of interactive AI technology based on visual analysis in professional system of physical education in universities. Heliyon. 2024 Jan 12;10(3):e24627. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24627. eCollection 2024 Feb 15.
PubMed 38318015Chiu, T. K. (2024). The impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on practices, policies and research direction in education: A case of ChatGPT and Midjourney. Interactive Learning Environments, 32(10), 6187-6203
Ahuja, N. J., Dutt, S., Choudhary, S. L., & Kumar, M. (2025). Intelligent tutoring system in education for disabled learners using human-computer interaction and augmented reality. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 41(3), 1804-1816.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of Real-Time Pose Recognition Technology on Tennis Learning in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: A Comparative Study With Traditional Methods
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07517016
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025/1789
- Keywords
- Intellectual Disability, Tennis Learning, Real-Time Pose Recognition, Traditional Training Method, Motor Skill
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 14 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 8 Apr 2026 (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.
This study investigates the effect of real-time pose recognition technology on learning tennis skills in individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The study compares two training methods: traditional face-to-face tennis instruction and training supported by Real-Time Pose Recognition System (RPRS). Thirty participants aged 12-18 from special education institutions in Burdur, Turkey, were randomly assigned to either the experimental group using the technology or a control group receiving traditional instruction. The study aims to determine whether the use of real-time pose recognition improves tennis skill accuracy, learning speed, attention, and motivation compared to traditional methods.
Detailed description
This study was conducted over 14 weeks with 30 participants aged 12-18 years, diagnosed with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, recruited from special education institutions in Burdur, Turkey. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group receiving tennis training supported by RPRT and a control group receiving traditional face-to-face instruction.
The intervention consisted of three 45-minute sessions per week, with participants practicing forehand, backhand, and serve skills. The experimental group used a MediaPipe-based system that provided real-time visual feedback on movement accuracy, including body pose, hand gestures, and eye tracking (FaceMesh and Iris modules). The control group received conventional instruction with in-person guidance and manual correction from instructors.
Weekly interim assessments monitored skill accuracy, frequency and type of errors, reaction time, attention, and motivation. Primary outcomes included skill performance metrics and reaction times, while motivation and attention were assessed using semi-structured interviews. Data were collected via structured observation forms, video recordings, and interviews, and analyzed using SPSS software with repeated measures ANOVA and paired/independent t-tests.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This is a parallel interventional study in which participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving tennis training with RPRS or a control group receiving traditional face-to-face tennis instruction. Both groups undergo the intervention simultaneously over a 14-week period. The design allows for comparison of skill acquisition, learning speed, attention, and motivation between the two distinct interventions
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental / RPRS Group | Experimental | Behavioral: RPRS Tennis TrainingParticipants in this arm will receive tennis training supported by RPRS. During each 45-minute session, held three times per week for 14 weeks, participants perform tennis movements (forehand, backhand, serve) individually while the system provides real-time visual feedback on movement accuracy. The system records movement correctness, reaction time, and errors, while instructors provide support focusing on the feedback provided by the system. Group sessions are conducted with 5 participants per subgroup. Progress is monitored weekly with performance metrics and motivational/attention observations using semi-structured forms. |
| Control Group - Traditional Tennis Training | Active comparator | Behavioral: Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis TrainingParticipants in this arm will receive conventional face-to-face tennis training from instructors. Training occurs three times per week, 45 minutes per session, over 14 weeks, following the same movement curriculum (forehand, backhand, serve). Instructors demonstrate correct techniques, provide manual corrections if necessary, and monitor participant performance. Sessions are conducted in subgroups of 5 participants. Weekly assessments include movement accuracy, error frequency/type, reaction time, and attention/motivation levels using semi-structured observation forms. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Participants must be aged 12-18 years.
- Participants must have a diagnosis of mild to moderate intellectual disability.
- Participants must have similar learning speed and attention span as assessed by screening.
- Participants (or their legal guardians) must provide informed consent.
- Participants were given a mini mental test, and those scoring above 18 were included.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Participants who wish to withdraw from the study at any time.
- Participants who do not regularly attend training sessions; their data will be excluded from analysis.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RPRS Tennis TrainingAlso: Experimental / RPRS GroupParticipants perform tennis movements (forehand, backhand, serve) individually while the RPRS (MediaPipe) system provides real-time visual feedback on movement accuracy, records movement correctness, reaction time, and errors. Training occurs 3 times per week, 45 minutes per session, for 14 weeks. Instructors provide guidance focusing on system feedback. | Behavioural | Experimental / RPRS Group |
| Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis TrainingAlso: Control Group - Traditional Tennis TrainingParticipants receive conventional tennis instruction from trainers, including demonstrations, manual corrections, and guidance on correct movement execution. Sessions occur 3 times per week, 45 minutes per session, for 14 weeks, following the same movement curriculum (forehand, backhand, serve). Weekly assessments include movement accuracy, error frequency/type, reaction time, and attention/motivation levels. | Behavioural | Control Group - Traditional Tennis Training |
Primary outcome
Accuracy and Number of Errors in Tennis Movements
Time frame: 14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test
Accuracy of forehand, backhand, and serve movements, and the number, type, and frequency of errors will be measured using camera recordings and RPRS. Evaluations occur at pre-test, weekly interim assessments, and post-test.
4 secondary outcomes
Reaction Time in Tennis Movements
Time frame: 14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test
Learning Speed in Tennis Movements
Time frame: 14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test
Attention Level During Sessions
Time frame: Pre-test, week 7, and post-test
Motivation Level During Sessions
Time frame: Pre-test, week 7, and post-test
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Apr 2026.
- BackgroundJohnson, D. (2019). Adaptive Learning Systems and Personalized Education. Perspectives in Innovative Education, 1(1), 1-10.
- Background: PubMed 38318015He Q, Chen H, Mo X. Practical application of interactive AI technology based on visual analysis in professional system of physical education in universities. Heliyon. 2024 Jan 12;10(3):e24627. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24627. eCollection 2024 Feb 15.
- BackgroundChiu, T. K. (2024). The impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on practices, policies and research direction in education: A case of ChatGPT and Midjourney. Interactive Learning Environments, 32(10), 6187-6203
- BackgroundAhuja, N. J., Dutt, S., Choudhary, S. L., & Kumar, M. (2025). Intelligent tutoring system in education for disabled learners using human-computer interaction and augmented reality. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 41(3), 1804-1816.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared due to the requirement to protect participant confidentiality and the potential risk of re-identification arising from the contextual and small-group nature of the dataset. This decision is consistent with the study's institutional ethical approval.
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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.
Elif Top, PhD principal investigator
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Faculty of Sport Sciences
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing RPRS Tennis Training and Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis Training in people with Intellectual Disability, Mild to Moderate and Adolescence, run by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 5 inclusion and 2 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Apr 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Accuracy and Number of Errors in Tennis Movements (time frame: 14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07517016, which also lists 4 linked publications.
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 15 Apr 2026.