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NCT Number: NCT07517016

Real-Time Pose Recognition Technology for Improving Tennis Learning in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Intellectual Disability, Mild to Moderate Adolescence Intellectual Disability Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

12 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Faculty of Sport Sciences

Burdur, 15030, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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.

Exclusion criteria

  • 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.

Treatment and study plan

RPRS Tennis Training

Behavioral

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.

Other names: Experimental / RPRS Group

Traditional Face-to-Face Tennis Training

Behavioral

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.

Other names: Control Group - Traditional Tennis Training

Primary outcomes

  1. 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.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Reaction Time in Tennis Movements

    Time frame: 14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test

    Time taken to initiate and complete forehand, backhand, and serve movements. Measured using the RPRS at pre-test, weekly interim assessments, and post-test.

  2. Learning Speed in Tennis Movements

    Time frame: 14 weeks, with weekly assessments and post-test

    Improvement rate in movement accuracy during the 14-week training program. Calculated from weekly scores and pre-post test results using the RPRS.

  3. Attention Level During Sessions

    Time frame: Pre-test, week 7, and post-test

    Participants' attention during sessions, measured via semi-structured interviews and eye-tracking data at pre-test, mid-test, and post-test.

  4. Motivation Level During Sessions

    Time frame: Pre-test, week 7, and post-test

    Participants' self-reported motivation, assessed through semi-structured interviews at pre-test, mid-test, and post-test.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

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Registry information

Official study title

The Impact of Real-Time Pose Recognition Technology on Tennis Learning in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: A Comparative Study With Traditional Methods

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 8, 2026
Registry last updated
Apr 15, 2026

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