CompletedNot Applicable

Neural Mobilization After Upper Extremity Fatigue in Amateur Athletes

Turkey (Türkiye)45 participantsStarted 2025-12-19

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the acute effects of neural mobilization and dynamic stretching after upper extremity fatigue on upper extremity performance and hand-eye coordination in amateur athletes. Participants were amateur athletes aged 18 to 25 years who regularly participated in sports involving active use of the upper extremity. After baseline assessment, all participants completed a standardized upper extremity fatigue protocol. They were then randomly allocated to one of three groups: neural mobilization, dynamic stretching, or passive rest. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, immediately after fatigue, and after the assigned recovery intervention or rest period. The study aimed to determine whether active recovery strategies, particularly neural mobilization, provide greater short-term recovery of upper extremity performance and hand-eye coordination compared with passive rest.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 25 years * Amateur athlete participating in a sport requiring active use of the upper extremity, such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, or table tennis * Able to understand and perform the fatigue protocol, recovery intervention, and outcome assessments * Volunteered to participate and provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Current upper extremity, cervical, or trunk pain or injury that could affect test performance * History of upper extremity surgery, fracture, or major musculoskeletal trauma that could limit participation * Neurological, vestibular, or systemic condition affecting upper extremity function, balance, coordination, or exercise tolerance * Any cardiovascular, respiratory, or medical condition contraindicating participation in fatiguing upper extremity exercise * Inability to complete the fatigue protocol or outcome assessments safely

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?

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

Alternate Hand Wall Toss Test

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the fatigue protocol, and after the 15-minute recovery period

Upper Quarter Y Balance Test

Timeframe: Baseline, immediately after the fatigue protocol, and after the 15-minute recovery period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07682103

SponsorUludag University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-28

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