NCT04432441

Brief Summary

Injuries and shoulder pain are common problems in handball, more often among female athletes. The impact on performance and participation shows the need to work on the risk factors to minimize the damage. It has been found an association between scapular dysfunction and pain in the shoulder. Currently there are many exercise programs, but few with electrotherapy implemented. The aim of the study is to assess the effect of a therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation with and without electrotherapy on scapular stability, glenohumeral internal rotation and external rotation strength.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
32

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2021

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 8, 2020

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 16, 2020

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 15, 2021

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 16, 2021

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 11, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

November 16, 2021

Status Verified

November 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

1 day

First QC Date

June 8, 2020

Last Update Submit

November 8, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

"Electric Stimulation Therapy""Resistance training""Overhead sports""Risk factors""Scapular anomalies"

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Scapular Static Positioning Assessment: Upper distance

    cm

    Changes from baseline after a month

  • Scapular Static Positioning Assessment: Lower distance

    cm

    Changes from baseline after a month

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • RI Range of movement

    Changes from baseline after a month

  • External rotation strenght

    Changes from baseline after a month

Study Arms (2)

Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation

Other: Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation

Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation + Electrostimulation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation + Electrostimulation

Other: Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation + electrostimulation

Interventions

This group realize a therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation during a month

Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation

This group realize a therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation added electrostimulation during a month

Therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation + Electrostimulation

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • To have more than 18 YO
  • To be female
  • To do at least 5 hour of sport training per week in last two years
  • To be part of federated club that allows them in their weekly practice to participate in recreational matches or small local championship during weekends.
  • To have scapular diskinesis by McClure scale

You may not qualify if:

  • To have an actual injury
  • To have an history of injury in last 12 months
  • To take drugs that can affect to control motor.
  • To be part or participate in a control motor program or specific prevention program
  • To have a recent surgery in last year in upper or back.
  • A score below 45 points on the Personal Psychological Apprehension Scale.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Universidad de Extremadura

Badajoz, 06071, Spain

Location

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Two groups. Experimental group realizes a therapeutic physical exercise program for scapulo-humeral stabilitation, and the other group (control group) the same program with electrostimulation. The programme consisted of a two-part sequence of isometric prone push-up, being it an optimal position for periscapular stability exercises.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 8, 2020

First Posted

June 16, 2020

Study Start

February 15, 2021

Primary Completion

February 16, 2021

Study Completion

June 11, 2021

Last Updated

November 16, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations