NCT06903793

Brief Summary

This study will examine the effects of a single session of a quick stretch technique delivered to the neck on neck and shoulder motion as well as shoulder strength in collegiate overhead athletes.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2025

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

Click on a node to explore related trials.

Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 25, 2025

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 1, 2025

Completed
6 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 7, 2025

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 13, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 13, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

September 3, 2025

Status Verified

August 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submit

September 2, 2025

Conditions

Cervical SpineManipulation, SpinalShoulderOverhead Athlete

Keywords

cervical manipulationshoulder motionshoulder strengthoverhead athlete

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Cervical rotation active range of motion

    Cervical rotation active ROM will be measured using the Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) device

    from baseline to immediately post-intervention

  • Shoulder Rotational range of motion

    Dominant shoulder external rotation and internal rotation passive ROM at 90° of shoulder abduction will be measured using a digital inclinometer

    from baseline to immediately post-intervention

  • Shoulder Rotational strength

    Dominant shoulder external rotation and internal rotation strength will be measured using the Hoggan MicroFET2 handheld dynamometer

    from baseline to immediately post-intervention

Study Arms (1)

Cervical manipulation

EXPERIMENTAL

All participants will be enrolled in the experimental group

Other: cervical manipulation

Interventions

cervical manipulationOTHER

Cervical upglide/rotation manipulation targeted to C5/C6 on the dominant shoulder side

Cervical manipulation

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • years old and above
  • Current overhead college athlete
  • No mental health considerations such as generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia

You may not qualify if:

  • Upper extremity surgery in the last year
  • Current shoulder pain
  • Current neck pain
  • Recent episodes of vertigo, dizziness, and migraines
  • Recent motor vehicle accident
  • History of cardiovascular disease such as hypertension, heart attack, stroke, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, arrhythmias, heart valve disease, congenital heart defects, and aortic aneurysm
  • Fear or unwillingness to undergo cervical manipulation

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut, 06825, United States

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • Laudner KG, Stanek JM, Meister K. Assessing posterior shoulder contracture: the reliability and validity of measuring glenohumeral joint horizontal adduction. J Athl Train. 2006 Oct-Dec;41(4):375-80.

    PMID: 17273461BACKGROUND

  • Keller RA, De Giacomo AF, Neumann JA, Limpisvasti O, Tibone JE. Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit and Risk of Upper Extremity Injury in Overhead Athletes: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Sports Health. 2018 Mar/Apr;10(2):125-132. doi: 10.1177/1941738118756577. Epub 2018 Jan 30.

    PMID: 29381423BACKGROUND

  • Bullock GS, Thigpen CA, Zhao H, Devaney L, Kline D, Noonan TJ, Kissenberth MJ, Shanley E. Neck range of motion prognostic factors in association with shoulder and elbow injuries in professional baseball pitchers. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2025 Feb;34(2):421-429. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2024.08.026. Epub 2024 Oct 11.

    PMID: 39396612BACKGROUND

  • Devaney LL, Denegar CR, Thigpen CA, Lepley AS, Edgar C, DiStefano LJ. Preseason Neck Mobility Is Associated With Throwing-Related Shoulder and Elbow Injuries, Pain, and Disability in College Baseball Pitchers. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 May 18;8(5):2325967120920556. doi: 10.1177/2325967120920556. eCollection 2020 May.

    PMID: 32523967BACKGROUND

  • Cools AM, De Wilde L, Van Tongel A, Ceyssens C, Ryckewaert R, Cambier DC. Measuring shoulder external and internal rotation strength and range of motion: comprehensive intra-rater and inter-rater reliability study of several testing protocols. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 Oct;23(10):1454-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2014.01.006. Epub 2014 Apr 13.

    PMID: 24726484BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Manipulation, Spinal

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Musculoskeletal ManipulationsPhysical Therapy ModalitiesTherapeuticsRehabilitation

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Masking Details
the researchers performing the pre- and post-intervention measures will be blinded to the results of those measures
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 25, 2025

First Posted

April 1, 2025

Study Start

April 7, 2025

Primary Completion

May 13, 2025

Study Completion

May 13, 2025

Last Updated

September 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Locations

US(1)