Identification of Sports Talents in Boxers

Body Composition Clinical Trial

Official title:

Talent Identification in Young Boxers Form the State of Mexico

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Active, not recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06269848
• Other study ID #: ITaDeBo
• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Start date: February 29, 2024
• Est. completion date: June 30, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: February 2024
• Source: Dynamical Business and Science Society - DBSS International SAS
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims to identify sporting talents by profiling a group of young boxers residing in the State of Mexico using unsupervised machine learning methods. This study is supported by Asociación de Boxeo del Estado de México AC (ABEM) and powered by DBSS.

Description:

This cross-sectional study aims to identify sporting talents by profiling a group of young boxers residing in the State of Mexico. The primary outcomes encompass anthropometric, physical, and psychological variables associated with sports performance. In detail, a morphological and body composition analysis will be conducted using anthropometric data. Boxing performance will be assessed by measuring the average acceleration of straight punches over 6 seconds, impact force in the straight boxing punch using a load cell, reactive force index in a counter-movement jump on a force platform, maximum isometric strength in the mid-thigh isometric pull on a force platform, load-velocity profile in the squat exercise using a linear encoder, and cardiorespiratory fitness measured with digital spirometry. Psychometric variables will include well-being level calculated with PERMA+4, attention capacity, perceptual acuity, concentration using the Toulouse test, and coping mechanisms assessed through the coping modes scale.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Enrollment: 178
• Est. completion date: June 30, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: March 11, 2024
• Gender: All
• Age group: 15 Years to 18 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria: Amateur boxers from the State of Mexico with no declared health issues -

Exclusion Criteria: Amateur boxers from the State of Mexico with any declared health issues

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Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Body Composition
• Exercise Test
• Psychological Well-Being

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Mexico	Centro Ceremonial Otomí	México

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Dynamical Business and Science Society - DBSS International SAS

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Mexico, 

References & Publications (4)

Bonilla DA, De Leon LG, Alexander-Cortez P, Odriozola-Martinez A, Herrera-Amante CA, Vargas-Molina S, Petro JL. Simple anthropometry-based calculations to monitor body composition in athletes: Scoping review and reference values. Nutr Health. 2022 Mar;28( — View Citation

Finlay MJ, Page RM, Greig M, Bridge CA. Test-retest reliability and sensitivity of senior elite amateur boxers maximal punch force, as quantified by a vertically mounted force plate. PLoS One. 2023 Aug 10;18(8):e0289791. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289791. — View Citation

Loturco I, McGuigan MR, Pereira LA, Pareja-Blanco F. The load-velocity relationship in the jump squat exercise. Biol Sport. 2023 Apr;40(2):611-614. doi: 10.5114/biolsport.2023.118019. Epub 2022 Sep 6. — View Citation

Merlo R, Rodriguez-Chavez A, Gomez-Castaneda PE, Rojas-Jaramillo A, Petro JL, Kreider RB, Bonilla DA. Profiling the Physical Performance of Young Boxers with Unsupervised Machine Learning: A Cross-Sectional Study. Sports (Basel). 2023 Jul 7;11(7):131. doi — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Anthropometry-Based Analysis of Adiposity	Anthropometric measurements will be carried out to estimate body composition, following the protocol established by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). The absolute values of the sum of skinfolds (?S) and related variables, such as skinfold-corrected girths, will be used for measuring adiposity.	10-15 minutes
Primary	The acceleration of the fists in straight boxing punches	Corner brand accelerometers will be used to measure the acceleration of the fists during the execution of repeated straight punches over a period of 6 seconds	<1 minutes
Primary	Number of punches thrown within a specific timeframe	Corner brand accelerometers will be used to measure the quantity of straight punches performed within a 6-second timeframe.	<1 minutes
Primary	Punch impact force	A load cell placed within a damping device will be used to measure the force applied after a straight boxing punch.	<1 minutes
Primary	Reactive force index	A force platform will be used to measure the lower-limbs reactive force index during a countermovement jump (CMJ)	<2 minutes
Primary	Cardiorespiratory fitness	A digital spirometry will be performed to measure the lung capacity of the participants. The Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV1) and Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) will be registered. Subsequently, the ratio FEV1/FVC will be calculated to obtain the percentage of forced vital capacity expelled in the first second.	<3 minutes
Primary	Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull	The participants' force production capacity will be assessed. The test will be conducted on a force platform.	<1 minutes
Primary	Load-velocity profile	To estimate the load-velocity profile, the two-point method can be used, where two loads corresponding approximately to 40-50% and 70-80% of the one-repetition maximum (RM) for the squat exercise are employed. The velocity of the load is measured in each attempt. This approach provides a reliable alternative for evaluating muscle mechanical capabilities through the relationship of the load-velocity profile, which aids in predicting Maximum Dynamic Strength. Moreover, it can be a quick and secure method for predicting this parameter in various exercises.	<5 minutes
Secondary	Well-being profile	The PERMA+4 questionnaire will be administered to assess the well-being of the participants. The 10 circles in each domain represent a scale for evaluating well-being, where 1 is Completely Disagree and 10 is Completely Agree. A combined score is computed to report results.	5 minutes
Secondary	Ways of Coping Questionnaire	The coping modes scale consists of 66 items, which are statements regarding coping strategies, addressing both emotion and problem-solving. Response options range from 0 to 3, where 0 corresponds to 'Not at all' and 3 to 'To a great extent.' The scales will be administered to participants at the camp during a relaxation period away from physical tests.	<1 hour
Secondary	Attention and Perceptual Processes	The Toulouse Test will be administered to measure individuals' attention capacity, perceptual acuity, concentration, as well as their resistance to monotony.	10 minutes