Application of Elbow Manipulation in Archers (NCT06826300) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Application of Elbow Manipulation in Archers
Poland100 participantsStarted 2025-02-09
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study was to: (i) assess the impact of maximal muscle strength and stiffness on EMG and Myoton parameters for selected upper limb muscles; and (ii) assess how manipulation of the initial 2-s tension phase, in particular involving muscle stretching, affects these EMG and Myoton parameters during karting training.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy persons aged 18,
* A license to drive a kart,
* A competitor who regularly competes in the league,
* Expressing informed consent to participate in the study and undertakes to comply with the regulations on the track and wear a helmet.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of volunteer consent,
* Previous upper, lower limb and spine surgeries,
* Other upper limb injuries in the last 6 months,
* Pain limiting participation in the study,
* Neurological diseases,
* Connective tissue diseases.
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?
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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
1
Assessment of MVC.
Timeframe: The study will be conducted 4 times during one training session (before the intervention, after the intervention, after race 1 and after race 2). Each isometric muscle test lasts 3 seconds.
2
2 Assessment of MVC.
Timeframe: The study will be conducted 4 times during one training session (before the intervention, after the intervention, after race 1 and after race 2).Each isometric muscle test lasts 3 seconds.
3
3. Muscle stiffness
Timeframe: The study will be conducted 4 times during one training session (before the intervention, after the intervention, after race 1 and after race 2). Each Myoton application lasts 1 sec for one point.