Improving the mental performance of sports science students in 2 weeks: a controlled experiment on the strength of bioacoustic correction
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN15263884 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN15263884 |
- Submission date
- 04/02/2024
- Registration date
- 13/05/2024
- Last edited
- 13/05/2024
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a bioacoustic correction (BAC) program in increasing the concentration and attention parameters of sports science and physical education students.
Who can participate?
Sports science students aged 18 to 25 years who do not have acoustic problems can participate in this study
What does the study involve?
The study involves a daily bioacoustic program to reduce stress levels and increase attention and concentration. The lessons involve participation in 20-minute sessions 6 days a week, without additional treatments outside the laboratory. Before and after the experiment, a series of tests are selected and implemented to determine parameters related to attention and concentration.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The bioacoustic correction (BAC) program could improve the stability of attention, concentration and other cognitive abilities in participants. This could translate into a better ability to concentrate while studying and improvements in academic performance.
Stress reduction is an important benefit that could come from participating in the BAC program. By reducing stress levels, participants can experience a better quality of life and greater psychological well-being.
Bioacoustic correction could have positive effects on mental health, reducing anxiety and improving mood. This could be especially helpful for college students facing academic pressure and stress.
The BAC program is non-invasive and does not require taking drugs or using medical devices. This makes it a safe and accessible option for improving cognitive performance and reducing stress.
Although the BAC program is generally considered safe, unwanted side effects, such as headache, dizziness, or fatigue, may occur in some individuals. It is important that participants are aware of these potential risks.
Where is the study run from?
University of Novi Sad (Serbia)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
October 2022 to December 2022
Who is funding the study?
Provincial Secretariat for Higher Education and Scientific Research, Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation (Serbia)
Who is the main contact?
Prof. Patrick Drid, patrikdrid@gmail.com
Contact information
Public, Scientific
Lovcenska 16
Novi Sad
21000
Serbia
 ORCID ID |
0000-0002-7270-2541 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +381 (0)21/450-188 |
| sergej.ostojic@uns.ac.rs |
Principal Investigator
Via Giovanni Pascoli 6
Palermo
90144
Italy
| ORCID ID |
0000-0002-1208-1034 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +39 (0)3886311467 |
| carlo.rossi@unipa.it |
Study information
| Study design | Interventional randomized controlled clinical trial |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Laboratory |
| Study type | Treatment |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Effects of a 14-day bioacoustic correction program on neuropsychological parameters in sports science students: a randomized controlled clinical trial |
| Study objectives | The hypothesis was that the bioacoustic intervention program provides positive effects regarding neuropsychological parameters in sport science students. |
| Ethics approval(s) |
Approved 12/10/2022, Ethics committee of the University of Novi Sad (Lovcenska 16, Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia; +381 (0)21 450 188; sergej.ostojic@uns.ac.rs), ref: 48-10-2022-1 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Neuropsychological parameters in sports science students |
| Intervention | The randomization was carried out by choosing a group using a number. The control group did not receive any intervention. The experimental group received a bioacoustic correction program (a method of EEG-dependent biofeedback) for 2 weeks. The classes involved attending sessions for 20 minutes 6 days a week. During the lesson, the participants had to listen to a music session while simultaneously registering EEG potentials in four leads (two frontal and two occipital). EEG recording was performed using four channels at points Fp1, Fp2, O1, and O2 as unipolar recordings relative to combined ear electrodes. Furthermore, the participants were asked to follow and concentrate on the flow of the musical pattern. An important factor was the volume level, which should have been loud enough but not annoying. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | 1. Attention stability measured using the Bourdon test at baseline and after 2 weeks 2. Concentration measured using the Bourdon test at baseline and after 2 weeks 3. Mistakes measured using the Bourdon test at baseline and after 2 weeks 4. Signs measured using the Bourdon test at baseline and after 2 weeks 5. Concentration measured using the Landolt test at baseline and after 2 weeks 6. Switch ability measured using the Landolt test at baseline and after 2 weeks 7. Temp measured using the Landolt test at baseline and after 2 weeks 8. Mistakes measured using the Landolt test at baseline and after 2 weeks 9. Signs measured using the Landolt test at baseline and after 2 weeks 10. Effects of the bioacoustic correction program measured using the Toulouse-Pieron test at baseline and after 2 weeks 11. Effects of the bioacoustic correction program measured using the Schulte-table test at baseline and after 2 weeks |
| Secondary outcome measures | There are no secondary outcome measures |
| Overall study start date | 12/10/2022 |
| Completion date | 05/12/2022 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Healthy volunteer |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Upper age limit | 25 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 16 |
| Total final enrolment | 20 |
| Key inclusion criteria | University sports science students without neuropsychological diseases |
| Key exclusion criteria | Did not attend every session of the bioacoustic intervention |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/11/2022 |
| Date of final enrolment | 15/11/2022 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Serbia
Study participating centre
Lovcenska 16
Novi Sad
21000
Serbia
Sponsor information
University/education
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education
Lovcenka 16
Novi Sad
21000
Serbia
| Phone | +381 (0)21 450 188 |
|---|---|
| fsfv@uns.ac.rs | |
| Website | https://www.fsfvns.rs/ |
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/00xa57a59 |
Funders
Funder type
Government
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 01/09/2024 |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Planned publication in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study will be available upon request from Carlo Rossi (carlo.rossi@unipa.it). Upon request, the main Excel document is shared where the data from which the statistical analysis was carried out and the conclusions reached are found. The data will be available from the publication of the study onwards. Data is provided upon request, but the full names and surnames of the participants and other private information will not be present. |
Editorial Notes
07/02/2024: Study's existence confirmed by the ethics committee of the University of Novi Sad.
