Effects of ShoulderSphere Exercises in Young Adults (NCT07642310) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of ShoulderSphere Exercises in Young Adults
Turkey (Türkiye)34 participantsStarted 2024-05-12
Plain-language summary
This study evaluated the effects of ShoulderSphere exercises on shoulder stability, muscle strength, proprioception, endurance, and functional performance in young adults.
ShoulderSphere is an exercise device that provides dynamic and multi-directional resistance during shoulder movements. The study compared an 8-week ShoulderSphere-based exercise program with a conventional shoulder stabilization exercise program based on selected Thrower's Ten exercises.
Young adults without current shoulder symptoms were included in the study. Participants were assigned to one of two exercise groups. Shoulder stability, functional upper-extremity performance, shoulder proprioception, and isokinetic muscle strength and endurance were assessed before and after the 8-week intervention.
The aim of the study was to determine whether ShoulderSphere exercises produced different effects compared with conventional shoulder stabilization exercises in young adults.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between 18 and 40 years of age
* Having no current shoulder pain or clinical shoulder symptoms
* Meeting the study screening criterion for shoulder stability based on the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Providing written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having current shoulder pain or any clinical shoulder symptoms
* Having a history of shoulder surgery
* Having a history of shoulder dislocation, subluxation, or significant shoulder trauma
* Having any neurological, rheumatological, or systemic condition that could affect upper-extremity function
* Having an acute musculoskeletal injury affecting the shoulder, neck, back, or upper extremity
* Having any condition that would prevent safe participation in the exercise program or outcome assessments
* Unable to complete the intervention or assessment procedures
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 in shoulder stability from baseline to 8 weeks