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NCT Number: NCT07133841

Validity of Thermal Imaging in Injury Risk Assessment in Volleyball Players

Although studies in the literature have used thermography for injury prevention and performance monitoring in various sports, no systematic validation of the method has been conducted in volleyball players. This study aims to determine whether thermography is a reliable and standardized tool for injury risk assessment.

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Key information

Conditions

Athletes

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Biruni University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Aging between 18 and 30 years old
  • Volunteer to participate in the study
  • For women, be in the follicular phase of their menstrual cycle
  • Be able to understand and speak Turkish
  • Be in the team's preseason
  • Have been playing volleyball on the team at the amateur/professional level for at least one year
  • Have no ongoing musculoskeletal problems that prevent exercise

Exclusion criteria

  • Continuing active rehabilitation
  • Body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2
  • Having an active infectious/inflammatory disease (rheumatoid arthritis, sacroiliitis, bursitis, synovitis, etc.)
  • Having consumed/taken coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, etc., within the 24 hours prior to the evaluation.

Treatment and study plan

Pre-Season Assessments

Diagnostic Test

Pre-Season Assessments including performance based tests and thermal imaging.

Primary outcomes

  1. Thermal Camera Imaging

    Time frame: 2 weeks

  2. Vertical Jump Test

    Time frame: 2 weeks

  3. Dynamic Balance Assessment

    Time frame: 2 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Functional Movement Screening

    Time frame: One week

  2. Muscle Strength Assessment

    Time frame: One week

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Biruni University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Validity of Thermal Imaging in Injury Risk Assessment in Volleyball Players: A Comparative Analysis With Performance Tests

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Aug 21, 2025
Registry last updated
Apr 23, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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