Athlete's ShoulderNCT01749553
Effectiveness of an 8-week Posterior Shoulder Stretching Program on Varsity-level Overhead Athletes
A study testing Sleeper Stretch in people with Athlete's Shoulder, run by University of Alberta at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
To Determine whether an eight-week posterior shoulder stretch was effective in increasing dominant arm internal rotation(IR) and horizontal adduction (HAd) range of motion (ROM) in a group of overhead athletes identified as having tightness of their posterior shoulder structures. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Athlete's Shoulder
- What is being tested?
- Sleeper Stretch
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 37 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Oct 2011to Feb 2012
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- varsity level athletes involved in volleyball, tennis and swimming with internal rotation deficit of greater than or equal to 15 degrees
Who cannot join
- previous surgical procedure or fracture of either shoulder or presently receiving treatment for condition affecting either shoulder
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Canada1 site
Department of Physical Therapy, Universiy of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G4
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of an 8-week Posterior Shoulder Stretch Program on Varsity-level Overhead Athletes
To Determine whether an eight-week posterior shoulder stretch was effective in increasing dominant arm internal rotation(IR) and horizontal adduction (HAd) range of motion (ROM) in a group of overhead athletes identified as having tightness of their posterior shoulder structures.
- Conditions
- Athlete's Shoulder
- Being tested
- Sleeper Stretch
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Sleeper StretchOther
Posterior shoulder stretch technique
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| sleeper stretch | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Sleeper Stretch |
| no intervention | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction range of motion
Measured: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Rate of change in internal rotation and horizontal adduction range of motion
Measured: 0 - 4 weeks and 4 - 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Dec 2012 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2011
- Primary completionFeb 2012
- Study completionFeb 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Athlete's ShoulderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of AlbertaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Alberta
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Judy C Chepeha, PT,PhD, Principal investigator, University of Alberta
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01749553
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Pro00011276
- Other IDs
- GO18000461
- Status last verified
- Sep 2021
- First submitted
- 11 Dec 2012
- Last updated
- 27 Sep 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Sep 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of an 8-week Posterior Shoulder Stretch Program on Varsity-level Overhead Athletes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01749553
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Pro00011276
- Conditions
- Athlete's Shoulder
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of AlbertaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2011
- Primary completion
- Feb 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Dec 2012 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To Determine whether an eight-week posterior shoulder stretch was effective in increasing dominant arm internal rotation(IR) and horizontal adduction (HAd) range of motion (ROM) in a group of overhead athletes identified as having tightness of their posterior shoulder structures.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| sleeper stretch | Experimental | Other: Sleeper Stretch |
| no intervention | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- varsity level athletes involved in volleyball, tennis and swimming with internal rotation deficit of greater than or equal to 15 degrees
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- previous surgical procedure or fracture of either shoulder or presently receiving treatment for condition affecting either shoulder
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeper StretchPosterior shoulder stretch technique | Other | sleeper stretch |
Primary outcome
Shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction range of motion
Time frame: 8 weeks
1 secondary outcome
Rate of change in internal rotation and horizontal adduction range of motion
Time frame: 0 - 4 weeks and 4 - 8 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Sep 2021.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Judy C Chepeha, PT,PhD principal investigator
University of Alberta
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Sleeper Stretch in people with Athlete's Shoulder, run by University of Alberta at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Sep 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction range of motion (time frame: 8 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Sep 2021.