FITLIGHT Training for Athletic Performance

Overseen By Zachary A Ripic, PhD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Miami

Disqualifiers: Color-blindness, Fractures, ACL injuries, others

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 11-14 days

30 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.

How does FITLIGHT training differ from other treatments for athletic performance?

FITLIGHT training is unique because it uses a system of lights to improve athletes' visual reaction time, agility, and skills like dribbling, which is different from traditional training methods that may not focus on these specific areas. This approach is particularly beneficial for sports like basketball, where quick reactions and precise movements are crucial. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to assess the reliability of outcomes collected using a speed and cognitive light training system. This study will also be used to understand the effects of brain training on athletic performance using the FITLIGHT System.

Research Team

Zachary A Ripic, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Miami

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for athletes or individuals who are interested in understanding how cognitive training might affect their athletic performance. Specific eligibility criteria details were not provided, so it's unclear who exactly can participate.

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy as determined by a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

BMI under 30

Exclusion Criteria

Untreated attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

I have had a fracture in the last year.

I've had a sports-related injury in the last 6 months.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo non-stimulating rest followed by acute cognitive training or vice versa using the FITLIGHT System

11-14 days

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in reaction time, percentage of correct responses, hop distance, and completion time

1-2 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• FITLIGHT System

Trial Overview The study is testing the reliability of a light-based speed and cognitive training system called FITLIGHT. It aims to see if this brain training can improve athletic abilities.

Participant Groups

Group I: Non-stimulating rest followed by acute cognitive training Group Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Participants will be in this group for approximately 11-14 days

Group II: Acute Cognitive Training Followed by Non-stimulating Rest Group Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Participants will be in this group for approximately 11-14 days

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Miami

Lead Sponsor

Trials

976

Recruited

423,000+

References

1. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The effect of small-sided games using the FIT LIGHT training system on some harmonic abilities and some basic skills of basketball players. [2023]

2. Switzerland pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Effect of Using Reactive Agility Exercises with the FITLIGHT Training System on the Speed of Visual Reaction Time and Dribbling Skill of Basketball Players. [2022]

3. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

PlayerLoad™: reliability, convergent validity, and influence of unit position during treadmill running. [2014]

4. England pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Interchangeability of optical tracking technologies: potential overestimation of the sprint running load demands in the English Premier League. [2023]

5. United States pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Wearable Satellite System Technology for Linear Sprint Profiling: Technological Innovations and Practical Applications. [2023]