The Effect of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome on Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness and Recovery Time (NCT04934267) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome on Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness and Recovery Time
United States20 participantsStarted 2021-05-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) and its effect on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and recovery time. The hypothesis is that people with JHS will experience increased DOMS when compared to non-hypermobile people. The results this study may assist and add to the body of knowledge when treating and exercising patients with JHS, as considerations can possibly be made when treating this population. Subjects with JHS may experience greater DOMS and require more time to recover between treatment sessions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age range: 18-35 years
. Good overall health
. Regularly participate in recreational exercise
. 10 subjects with normal ranges of motion (score of \<4 on Beighton Scale), 10 subjects with increased ranges of motion (score of \>4 on Beighton Scale AND hypermobile in the elbow)
Exclusion criteria
. Individuals with Ehler-Danlos Syndrome.
. Any major musculoskeletal injuries in the last 6 months.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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"Change" is being assessed in Girth between the 5 time points
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) through Day 2,3,4 and 5.
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"Change' is being assessed in Resting arm angle (RANG)between the 5 time points,
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) through Day 2,3,4 and 5.
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"Change" is being assessed in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of Pain between the 5 time points
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) through Day 2,3,4 and 5.
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"Change" is being assessed in The McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MQ2)between the 5 time points
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) through Day 2,3,4 and 5.
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"Change" is being assessed in Algometer pain pressure threshold between the 5 time points
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) through Day 2,3,4 and 5.