Athletic PerformanceWeightlifterNCT07837310
Effects of Play Attention Neurofeedback on Attention and Weightlifting Performance in Adolescent Weightlifters
A study testing Play Attention Neurofeedback-Based Attention Training in people with Athletic Performance and Attention, run by Hasan Erdem Mumcu at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study looks at whether a 24-week neurofeedback training program called Play Attention can help adolescent weightlifters pay better attention and lift better. Neurofeedback is a computer-based training method that shows people real-time information about their own brain activity, so they can learn to control it. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 16 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Athletic Performance, Attention, Neurofeedback
- What is being tested?
- Play Attention Neurofeedback-Based Attention Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2025to 16 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 13 to 16 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Adolescent athletes actively engaged in competitive Olympic weightlifting training
- Minimum of [X] years of weightlifting training experience
- No diagnosed attention-related disorder
- Willingness and availability to complete the 24-week neurofeedback training protocol
- Written informed consent from participant and parent/legal guardian
Who cannot join
- Presence of a diagnosed neurological or psychiatric condition
- Current use of medication affecting attention or cognitive function
- Injury preventing participation in regular weightlifting training
- Incomplete participation in the neurofeedback training sessions or outcome assessments
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Faculty of Sport Science
Center, Eyalet/Yerleşke, 60100
About this study
Official title: Effects of 24-Week Play Attention Neurofeedback on Attention and Weightlifting Performance: An Extended Pilot Quasi-Experimental Study in Adolescent Weightlifters
This study looks at whether a 24-week neurofeedback training program called Play Attention can help adolescent weightlifters pay better attention and lift better. Neurofeedback is a computer-based training method that shows people real-time information about their own brain activity, so they can learn to control it. In this study, adolescent weightlifters take part in the Play Attention program over 24 weeks. Researchers measure the athletes' attention skills and weightlifting performance before and after the program to see whether the training made a difference. The goal is to find out if this kind of brain-training program could be a useful tool to help young athletes focus better and perform better in their sport.
Read the detailed description
This is an extended pilot quasi-experimental study examining the effects of a 24-week Play Attention neurofeedback training program on attention and weightlifting performance in adolescent weightlifters. Play Attention is a neurofeedback-based cognitive training system that uses real-time monitoring of attention-related physiological signals, combined with interactive software tasks, to help users develop self-regulation of attentional control.
Participants undergo the Play Attention protocol over a 24-week period, integrated alongside their regular weightlifting training. Attention-related outcomes are assessed using standardized measures administered before and after the intervention period, and weightlifting performance is evaluated using sport-specific performance metrics recorded at the same time points. As a quasi-experimental design, the study does not employ randomized group allocation; comparisons are made using pre-post measurement within the study cohort.
The rationale for the study is that attentional control is a key component of technical execution and consistency in weightlifting, and that neurofeedback training targeting attention may translate into measurable improvements in both cognitive and sport performance outcomes in adolescent athletes, a population in which this type of intervention has been understudied.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Attention, Neurofeedback, Weightlifting
- Being tested
- Play Attention Neurofeedback-Based Attention Training
- Keywords
- Sports performance, Cognitive training, Weightlifting, Play Attention, Attention training
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Play Attention Neurofeedback-Based Attention TrainingBehavioural
A commercially available neurofeedback-based attention-training system combining software with a wearable BodyWave armband, an interface unit, and Bluetooth connectivity. Participants in the experimental group completed 40 training sessions (approximately 30-40 minutes each) over 24 weeks, in addition to their routine Olympic weightlifting training. The system provides real-time visual and auditory feedback based on attention-related signal activity during game-like cognitive exercises. It is a non-clinical, non-diagnostic system; no scalp EEG was independently recorded in this study.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Neurofeedback Training Group | Experimental | Adolescent weightlifters who received a 24-week Play Attention neurofeedback training program in addition to their regular weightlifting training. Attention and weightlifting performance outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention period. Receives: Behavioral: Play Attention Neurofeedback-Based Attention Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in selective and sustained attention measured by the d2 Test of Attention
The d2 Test of Attention (Brickenkamp) is a paper-and-pencil test of selective and sustained attention and concentration. Participants scan 14 lines of 47 characters each (658 items in total) and cross out every letter "d" marked with two dashes, within a 20-second limit per line. The score used for this outcome is Concentration Performance (CP), calculated as the total number of items processed minus the total number of errors. CP ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 658. Higher scores indicate better attention performance. The test will be administered at baseline and at the end of the 24-week intervention.
Measured: Baseline and Week 24
Secondary outcomes (3)
Change in snatch one-repetition maximum (1RM), measured in kilograms
The snatch 1RM is the maximum weight, in kilograms, that a participant can lift successfully in a single snatch attempt. Values are recorded in kilograms, with a minimum of 0 kg and no fixed upper limit. Higher values indicate better weightlifting performance. The test will be administered at baseline and at the end of the 24-week intervention.
Measured: Baseline and week 24
Change in clean and jerk one-repetition maximum (1RM), measured in kilograms
The clean and jerk 1RM is the maximum weight, in kilograms, that a participant can lift successfully in a single clean and jerk attempt. Values are recorded in kilograms, with a minimum of 0 kg and no fixed upper limit. Higher values indicate better weightlifting performance. The test will be administered at baseline and at the end of the 24-week intervention.
Measured: Baseline and week 24
Change in weightlifting total (sum of snatch and clean and jerk 1RM), measured in kilograms
The weightlifting total is the sum of the best successful snatch and the best successful clean and jerk attempts, in kilograms. Values have a minimum of 0 kg and no fixed upper limit. Higher values indicate better weightlifting performance. It will be assessed at baseline and at the end of the 24-week intervention.
Measured: Baseline and week 24
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Sep 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2025
- Primary completion24 Oct 2025
- Study completion16 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Athletic PerformanceStudies 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
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- Study assigns participants to two different interventions according to a structured protocol: Experimental group: Participants received Play Attention neurofeedback-based attention training (40 sessions, approximately 30-40 minutes each, delivered over 24 weeks) in addition to their routine Olympic weightlifting training program. Control group: Participants continued their routine Olympic weightlifting training only, without any neurofeedback-based attention training component. Both groups were assessed at three time points - baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks - using the same outcome measures (the d2 Attention Test and weightlifting performance indicators), allowing comparison of longitudinal change between the group receiving the added cognitive-training intervention and the group receiving standard training alone.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hasan Erdem Mumcu
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Hasan Erdem Mumcu, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
- Investigators
- Hasan E Mumcu, Dr, Study director, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07837310
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GOP-PA-01-24 / August 20, 2024
- Acronym
- Weightlifter
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 23 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De-identified individual participant data, including d2 Attention Test outcome scores (TN, E, TN-E, CP, FR) and weightlifting performance measures (total lifted weight, body mass) at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks, will be considered for sharing. Data will be de-identified prior to sharing to protect participant privacy, given that participants were minors. No directly identifying information (names, dates of birth, or contact details) will be shared under any circumstances.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of 24-Week Play Attention Neurofeedback on Attention and Weightlifting Performance: An Extended Pilot Quasi-Experimental Study in Adolescent Weightlifters
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07837310
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Weightlifter / GOP-PA-01-24 / August 20, 2024
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Attention, Neurofeedback, Weightlifting
- Keywords
- Sports performance, Cognitive training, Weightlifting, Play Attention, Attention training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hasan Erdem MumcuUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 16 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Sep 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 looks at whether a 24-week neurofeedback training program called Play Attention can help adolescent weightlifters pay better attention and lift better. Neurofeedback is a computer-based training method that shows people real-time information about their own brain activity, so they can learn to control it. In this study, adolescent weightlifters take part in the Play Attention program over 24 weeks. Researchers measure the athletes' attention skills and weightlifting performance before and after the program to see whether the training made a difference. The goal is to find out if this kind of brain-training program could be a useful tool to help young athletes focus better and perform better in their sport.
Detailed description
This is an extended pilot quasi-experimental study examining the effects of a 24-week Play Attention neurofeedback training program on attention and weightlifting performance in adolescent weightlifters. Play Attention is a neurofeedback-based cognitive training system that uses real-time monitoring of attention-related physiological signals, combined with interactive software tasks, to help users develop self-regulation of attentional control.
Participants undergo the Play Attention protocol over a 24-week period, integrated alongside their regular weightlifting training. Attention-related outcomes are assessed using standardized measures administered before and after the intervention period, and weightlifting performance is evaluated using sport-specific performance metrics recorded at the same time points. As a quasi-experimental design, the study does not employ randomized group allocation; comparisons are made using pre-post measurement within the study cohort.
The rationale for the study is that attentional control is a key component of technical execution and consistency in weightlifting, and that neurofeedback training targeting attention may translate into measurable improvements in both cognitive and sport performance outcomes in adolescent athletes, a population in which this type of intervention has been understudied.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- Study assigns participants to two different interventions according to a structured protocol: Experimental group: Participants received Play Attention neurofeedback-based attention training (40 sessions, approximately 30-40 minutes each, delivered over 24 weeks) in addition to their routine Olympic weightlifting training program. Control group: Participants continued their routine Olympic weightlifting training only, without any neurofeedback-based attention training component. Both groups were assessed at three time points - baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks - using the same outcome measures (the d2 Attention Test and weightlifting performance indicators), allowing comparison of longitudinal change between the group receiving the added cognitive-training intervention and the group receiving standard training alone.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Neurofeedback Training Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Play Attention Neurofeedback-Based Attention TrainingAdolescent weightlifters who received a 24-week Play Attention neurofeedback training program in addition to their regular weightlifting training. Attention and weightlifting performance outcomes were assessed before and after the intervention period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 16 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Adolescent athletes actively engaged in competitive Olympic weightlifting training
- Minimum of [X] years of weightlifting training experience
- No diagnosed attention-related disorder
- Willingness and availability to complete the 24-week neurofeedback training protocol
- Written informed consent from participant and parent/legal guardian
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Presence of a diagnosed neurological or psychiatric condition
- Current use of medication affecting attention or cognitive function
- Injury preventing participation in regular weightlifting training
- Incomplete participation in the neurofeedback training sessions or outcome assessments
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Play Attention Neurofeedback-Based Attention TrainingA commercially available neurofeedback-based attention-training system combining software with a wearable BodyWave armband, an interface unit, and Bluetooth connectivity. Participants in the experimental group completed 40 training sessions (approximately 30-40 minutes each) over 24 weeks, in addition to their routine Olympic weightlifting training. The system provides real-time visual and auditory feedback based on attention-related signal activity during game-like cognitive exercises. It is a non-clinical, non-diagnostic system; no scalp EEG was independently recorded in this study. | Behavioural | Neurofeedback Training Group |
Primary outcome
Change in selective and sustained attention measured by the d2 Test of Attention
Time frame: Baseline and Week 24
The d2 Test of Attention (Brickenkamp) is a paper-and-pencil test of selective and sustained attention and concentration. Participants scan 14 lines of 47 characters each (658 items in total) and cross out every letter "d" marked with two dashes, within a 20-second limit per line. The score used for this outcome is Concentration Performance (CP), calculated as the total number of items processed minus the total number of errors. CP ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 658. Higher scores indicate better attention performance. The test will be administered at baseline and at the end of the 24-week intervention.
3 secondary outcomes
Change in snatch one-repetition maximum (1RM), measured in kilograms
Time frame: Baseline and week 24
Change in clean and jerk one-repetition maximum (1RM), measured in kilograms
Time frame: Baseline and week 24
Change in weightlifting total (sum of snatch and clean and jerk 1RM), measured in kilograms
Time frame: Baseline and week 24
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 23 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De-identified individual participant data, including d2 Attention Test outcome scores (TN, E, TN-E, CP, FR) and weightlifting performance measures (total lifted weight, body mass) at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks, will be considered for sharing. Data will be de-identified prior to sharing to protect participant privacy, given that participants were minors. No directly identifying information (names, dates of birth, or contact details) will be shared under any circumstances.
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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.
Hasan E Mumcu, Dr study director
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Play Attention Neurofeedback-Based Attention Training in people with Athletic Performance and Attention, run by Hasan Erdem Mumcu 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 4 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 23 Sep 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?
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?
Change in selective and sustained attention measured by the d2 Test of Attention (time frame: Baseline and Week 24). 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 23 Sep 2026.