Comparison of the Acute Effects of Different Warm-up Protocols in Overhead Athletes With Posterio… (NCT06928103) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of the Acute Effects of Different Warm-up Protocols in Overhead Athletes With Posterior Shoulder Tightness
Taiwan21 participantsStarted 2025-01-19
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of different warm-up protocols on Shoulder mobility, Muscle stiffness, Muscle power performance, Shoulder functional ability and Shoulder endurance in overhead athletes with posterior shoulder tightness
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Recreational or amateur athletes between the ages of 18 and 40
* Training time exceeding four hours per week
* Shoulder internal rotation is reduced by more than 15 degrees compared to the non-dominant side, or the sum of shoulder external rotation and internal rotation is less than 15 degrees compared to the non-dominant side or Shoulder horizontal adduction is reduced by move than 15 degrees compared to the non-dominant side
Exclusion Criteria:
* Shoulder pain within the past three months
* History of shoulder fracture, dislocation, or soft tissue tear surgery in the past
* Contraindications for massage include: open wounds in the treatment area, skin cancer, infections in the treatment area, and severe edema
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
1
Passive range of motion
Timeframe: Pre-intervention and post intervention (immediate effect)
2
Active range of motion
Timeframe: Pre-intervention and post intervention (immediate effect)
3
Muscle stiffness
Timeframe: Pre-intervention and post intervention (immediate effect)
4
Power performance
Timeframe: Pre-intervention and post intervention (immediate effect)