Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Stress and Bowling Skills in Medium Fast Bowlers (NCT07731464) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Stress and Bowling Skills in Medium Fast Bowlers
Pakistan20 participantsStarted 2025-08-16
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 4-week Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) protocol can manage psychological stress and improve performance in male cricket medium-fast bowlers aged 16-30 years. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does a 4-week PMR protocol significantly reduce perceived stress scores compared to standard training?
2. Does a 4-week PMR protocol significantly improve ball release speed and bowling accuracy? Researchers will compare an experimental group receiving a structured PMR protocol prior to warm-ups to a control group following standard traditional training (generalized warm-ups, stretching, and shadow bowling) to see if the relaxation intervention leads to lower perceived stress, higher bowling speed, and improved bowling accuracy.
Participants will:
1. Complete the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) at baseline and after the 4-week period.
2. Deliver six balls at a designated target pitch and stump zone while being timed by a hand-held radar gun to measure baseline and post-intervention speed and accuracy.
3. Depending on group assignment, either attend 2 sessions per week of a structured, contract-relax progressive muscle relaxation protocol or attend 2 sessions per week of traditional warm-up and stretching drills.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must be a male cricket medium-fast bowler.
* Must be between 18 and 25 years of age.
* Must be an active club-level player with a minimum of 2 years of competitive playing experience.
* Must be physically healthy, fit, and currently active in regular training.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Recent Injuries: Any history of recent lower-limb or upper-limb orthopedic injuries, acute musculoskeletal trauma, or surgeries within the past 6 months.
* Any history of underlying neurological disorders or clinical psychological conditions that could independently alter motor coordination or stress perception.
* Currently undergoing or having recently undergone any structured psychological therapies, systematic relaxation training, or counseling programs.
* Any current chronic systemic diseases or medical issues that would prevent safe participation in standard athletic field training.
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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