Stroboscopic Vision Training for Softball Performance

Age: < 65

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Disqualifiers: Seizures, Vestibular impairments, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 2

Duration: 8 weeks

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new method to boost softball skills using Senaptec Strobe Glasses. These glasses flicker between clear and opaque, potentially improving the connection between the eyes, brain, and body. The trial aims to determine if wearing these glasses during softball practice enhances hitting and fielding skills in high school girls. Girls who play high school softball and have never used these glasses before may be suitable candidates for this trial. As an unphased trial, it offers participants a unique opportunity to potentially enhance their softball performance with innovative technology.

Do I need to stop taking my current medications for the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What prior data suggests that stroboscopic vision training is safe for high school softball players?

Research has shown that Senaptec Strobe Glasses are generally safe for sports training. Studies have found that these glasses can help athletes improve balance, agility, and jumping skills without causing harm. No major negative effects have been reported in these studies. The glasses switch between clear and blocked vision, training the eyes, brain, and body to work together. This method has been used with many athletes, and no major safety issues have emerged. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Stroboscopic Vision Training because it offers a unique approach to enhancing softball performance by specifically challenging the visual system. Unlike standard practice drills, this method uses Senaptec Strobe Glasses, which flicker between clear and opaque, to push athletes to improve their visual processing and reaction times. This innovative technique could lead to faster and more effective improvements in skills like hitting and fielding, offering a novel advantage over traditional training methods.

What evidence suggests that stroboscopic vision training could enhance softball performance?

Research has shown that using Senaptec Strobe Glasses for stroboscopic vision training, which participants in the Stroboscopic Training Group of this trial will receive, can significantly boost sports performance. One study found that participants improved their batting average by 136%, indicating a substantial increase in hitting skills. These glasses have flickering lenses that challenge vision, strengthening the connection between the eyes, brain, and body. Another study found that athletes using these glasses improved their balance, agility, and jumping ability. This evidence suggests that stroboscopic vision training can enhance various aspects of athletic performance, making it a promising option for athletes seeking to improve their game. Meanwhile, participants in the control group will perform standard softball drills without stroboscopic training. ^{2 6 7 8 9}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for high school girls aged 14-18 who play softball and are interested in improving their sports performance. It's not suitable for those with a history of seizures or vestibular impairments, nor for anyone who has previously used stroboscopic vision training.

Inclusion Criteria

I am female.

I play high school softball.

Exclusion Criteria

I have undergone stroboscopic vision training before.

I have had issues with my balance or dizziness.

I have a history of seizures.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo stroboscopic vision training during hitting and fielding drills, or standard drills for the control group

8 weeks

2 sessions per week

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in vision and on-field performance metrics

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Senaptec Strobe Glasses
• Standard Softball Drills
• Stroboscopic Vision Training

Trial Overview The study is testing whether wearing Senaptec Strobe Glasses, which flicker to momentarily remove visual information, can enhance the sports performance of softball players during their season compared to standard training drills.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Stroboscopic Training Group Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Treatment group, which will receive stroboscopic training during hitting and fielding drills. The glasses look like sunglasses but have liquid crystal technology that causes a flicker from clear to opaque. The glasses flickering will be controlled on the side of the glasses by the researcher. When the athlete can complete a skill proficiently by catching or hitting during training the level of flickering will be increased to challenge the visual system more.

Group II: Standard softball drills Active Control 1 Intervention

Control group, which will perform normal hitting and fielding drills without stroboscopic training

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

107

Recruited

11,500+

Citations

1. digitalscholarship.unlv.edu digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1106&context=scholarship_kin

Effect of stroboscopic vision training during a softball season Table 2 demonstrates the 136% increase in batting average, reflecting proficiency with base hits.

2. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05990036

The Outcome of Sports Vision Training on Collegiate ... The evaluation will include a Senaptec Sensory station evaluation of 10 skills, 1) visual acuity 2) contrast sensitivity 3) depth perception 4) near far ...

3. senaptec.com senaptec.com/pages/research-science?srsltid=AfmBOorFazvdSn3fE0jQ8-wmFN7OxDSDb_lK3gSO84wI7sMTcJx2KwY_

Research Science An 8-week study using Senaptec Strobe eyewear demonstrates significant improvements in balance, agility, and jump performance among collegiate football players.

4. core.ac.uk core.ac.uk/download/pdf/195379983.pdf

The Effect of Stroboscopic Training on the Ability to Catch ... Senaptec Strobe Glasses are designed to train the connections between an individual's eyes, brain, and body. Using crystal technology, the lenses flicker ...

5. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11144897/

Strobe training as a visual training method that improves ... Strobe training improved on-sight performance (d = 0.38) and red-point performance (d = 0.36). Strobe training improved the majority of ...

6. senaptec.com senaptec.com/products/senaptec-strobe?srsltid=AfmBOoqId_Ge8MOwWE2tXE6khPjRAfZlIqZj_ESGX9qSShol_-uXj5SH

Senaptec Strobe Classic The Strobe ideal for entry level to sports vision training, youth athletic training and group training sessions. Add the Strobes into your skill development ...

7. senaptec.com senaptec.com/pages/research-science?srsltid=AfmBOoqNDQxkTvNNPnRns2o1HvrbPH42EHTLgK4z5Ve0900XT5kU9qMC

Research Science An 8-week study using Senaptec Strobe eyewear demonstrates significant improvements in balance, agility, and jump performance among collegiate football players.

8. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10446176/

Stroboscopic visual training: The potential for clinical ... Stroboscopic visual training (SVT) has been shown to improve aspects of visuomotor and cognitive performance in healthy populations.

9. jhse.es jhse.es/index.php/jhse/article/download/effect-stroboscopic-visual-training-athletes/107/4896

Effect of stroboscopic visual training in athletes This paper aims to show how SVT can be used as an intervention technique in athletics to enhance athletes' performance. Any research that ...