Acute Effects of Upper Arm Tissue Flossing on Upper Extremity Performance and Power (NCT07670793) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acute Effects of Upper Arm Tissue Flossing on Upper Extremity Performance and Power
Turkey (Türkiye)28 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized sham-controlled trial investigates the acute effects of upper arm tissue flossing on upper extremity performance and power in healthy adults. Tissue flossing is a compression-based intervention that involves wrapping an elastic band around a limb for a short period while performing movement exercises.
Twenty-eight healthy participants are randomly assigned to either an active tissue flossing group or a sham flossing group. The intervention is applied to the dominant upper arm. Upper extremity performance is assessed before the intervention and at 2 and 15 minutes after the intervention using the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) and the Seated Medicine Ball Throw (SMBT).
The study aims to determine whether a single session of upper arm tissue flossing can produce immediate improvements in upper extremity stability, functional performance, and explosive power compared with a sham intervention
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age 18-35 years.
. Absence of current upper-extremity pain or dysfunction.
. Ability to safely assume a full push-up position and perform a two-handed seated chest pass.
Exclusion criteria
. History of upper-extremity surgery.
. Acute musculoskeletal injury within the preceding 6 months.
. Known vascular disease, coagulation or clotting disorders, uncontrolled hypertension, or any other contraindication to short-term circumferential limb compression.
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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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
Seated Medicine Ball Throw (SMBT) distance
Timeframe: Measured at three time points: Baseline (Pre-intervention), 2 minutes post-removal, and 15 minutes post-removal
2
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) score
Timeframe: Measured at three time points: Baseline (Pre-intervention), 2 minutes post-removal, and 15 minutes post-removal.