Unstable Core Training in Air Pistol Athletes

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of unstable versus stable trunk core strength training on shooting performance and postural stability in elite 10 m air pistol athletes. Twenty national-level athletes will be randomly assigned to either an unstable training group or a stable training group for an 8-week intervention. Both groups will perform identical core exercises with matched intensity and volume, differing only in the stability of the training surface. Shooting performance and gun-holding stability will be assessed using a SCATT system, and postural control will be evaluated using a plantar pressure system. The results of this study may help determine whether unstable core training provides additional benefits for improving shooting accuracy and stability in elite athletes.

NCT Number	NCT07526376
Lead Sponsor	Shanghai University of Sport
Conditions	Postural Stability, Motor Control, Sports Performance
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2024-08-04
Primary Completion	2024-10-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2024-10-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-15