Gaze Tracking Techniques for Baseball Performance
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to study eye movements when watching a baseball pitcher in action. Researchers seek to determine if experienced baseball players can better predict the ball's trajectory compared to newcomers. The trial employs gaze tracking, which involves observing eye movements. Individuals with perfect vision, or 20/20 vision, and strong 3D perception may be suitable for this study. As an unphased trial, it offers a unique opportunity to contribute to understanding visual skills in sports.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this gaze tracking technique is safe?
Past studies have used gaze tracking to observe how athletes, such as baseball players, move their eyes and heads during games. Research has shown that gaze tracking is safe, as it only involves monitoring where people look. No reports indicate it causes harm or discomfort. It simply observes eye movements without affecting the person being watched. Thus, gaze tracking is well-tolerated and poses no known risks to participants.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about gaze tracking techniques for baseball performance because they offer a non-invasive way to understand and enhance how athletes visually process the game. Unlike traditional methods that rely on physical training and coaching to improve skills, gaze tracking provides insights into the player's focus and decision-making by monitoring their eye movements. This technique could lead to personalized training programs that optimize visual attention and reaction times, potentially giving players a competitive edge on the field.
What evidence suggests that gaze tracking is effective for improving baseball performance?
Research shows that watching where one looks can boost sports performance. In one study, participants who struggled to catch a ball improved after learning where to focus their eyes. Top baseball players use specific eye and head movements to succeed in games. Another study found that training to focus one's gaze improved reaction time and accuracy. Additionally, baseball players excelled at following moving objects with their eyes compared to non-athletes. These findings suggest that learning to control eye movements can help athletes better predict and react in sports like baseball. Participants in this trial will have their gaze monitored while watching a video, providing insights into how gaze tracking can enhance baseball performance.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Nick F Fogt
Principal Investigator
Ohio State University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with good vision, specifically those who have a stereoacuity of 40 arc seconds or better and 20/20 visual acuity in each eye. It's not suitable for people with lesser stereoacuity or worse than 20/25 visual acuity in either eye.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Experiment
Participants' visual acuity and stereoacuity are measured, and they complete a survey on baseball experience. They then participate in trials mimicking batting while their gaze is tracked.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for any immediate effects or feedback after the experiment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Gaze tracking
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio State University
Lead Sponsor