Weightlifting Belts and Wrist Straps for Weightlifters (NCT05178394) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Weightlifting Belts and Wrist Straps for Weightlifters
Hong Kong20 participantsStarted 2021-01-01
Plain-language summary
Objective: This study examined the effects of weightlifting belts and wrist straps on the kinematics of the deadlift exercise, time to complete a deadlift and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) in male recreational weightlifters.
Methods: Twenty participants used various combinations of belt and straps during a conventional deadlift. The hip and knee flexion, cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles and time to complete a deadlift were measured using video analysis software. RPE was also recorded.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* men
* aged 18 to 30 years
* more than 3 years of weightlifting experience
* have been training at least 4 hours per week
* engage in recreational weightlifting
Exclusion Criteria:
* musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., leg length discrepancies and severe flat feet)
* neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy)
* spinal problems (e.g., scoliosis)
* upper limb problems (e.g., history of shoulder dislocation, tennis or golf elbow)
* recent injuries that could affect performance
* train regularly for other sports.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Hip flexion angle
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of two hours
2
Knee flexion angle
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of two hours
3
Cervical lordosis angle
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of two hours
4
Thoracic kyphosis angle
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of two hours
5
Lumbar lordosis angle
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of two hours