Thoracolumbar Fascia
Effects of Thoracolumbar Fascia Release on Scapula Position and Upper Extremity Functions in Adolescent Volleyball Players
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interventional
51
1 country
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of thoracolumbar fascia release on scapular position and upper extremity function in adolescent volleyball players. This randomized controlled trial included a total of 51 adolescent volleyball players (46 girls, 5 boys) aged 12-19 years
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2025
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 15, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 15, 2025
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 20, 2025
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 6, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 17, 2026
CompletedMarch 17, 2026
March 1, 2026
2 months
March 6, 2026
March 13, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
The lateral scapular glide test
Scapular dyskinesia
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Upper Extremity Y-Balance Test
to evaluate balance, functionality, and stability of the upper extremity and trunk
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Control Group
ACTIVE COMPARATORscapular exercise
Thoracolumbar fascia release Group
EXPERIMENTALThoracolumbar fascia
Interventions
Thoracolumbar fascia releasing
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Individuals aged 12-19 years
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Regularly training in volleyball at least three days a week
- Playing volleyball for at least one year
- Having a positive lateral scapular slip test
You may not qualify if:
- Having undergone shoulder surgery
- Simultaneously training in another sport
- Having any musculoskeletal problems
- Having a negative lateral scapular slip test
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Gaziantep, ŞAHİNBEY, 27000, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant Prof
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 6, 2026
First Posted
March 17, 2026
Study Start
February 15, 2025
Primary Completion
April 15, 2025
Study Completion
July 20, 2025
Last Updated
March 17, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-03