FlexibilityNCT02180360
Capoeira Training and Flexibility
A study testing Capoeira training group in people with Flexibility and Range of Motion, run by Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
Background: Nowadays, a commonly used sport that helps enhancing physical fitness components, including flexibility, is Capoeira. This modality is defined as an athletic sport composed by an individual attack and defensive system, which was originally created in colonial Brazil. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Flexibility, Range of Motion
- What is being tested?
- Capoeira training group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 21 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- Feb 2012to May 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 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- All participants had at least a 24 month period without practicing Capoeira;
- To participate in at least 80% of the experimental sessions (Capoeira group); 4) Not having any kind of bone, muscle or joint impairment that would preclude participating in the study and performing the flexibility evaluations before and after the intervention;
- Not participating in another physical activity program during the intervention and; 4) Not having any kind of heart disease.
- -
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Brazil1 site
Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco
Petrolina, Pernambuco, 56304-917
About this study
Official title: Eight Weeks of Basic Training in Capoeira Increases Flexibility of Beginners in the Sport
Background: Nowadays, a commonly used sport that helps enhancing physical fitness components, including flexibility, is Capoeira. This modality is defined as an athletic sport composed by an individual attack and defensive system, which was originally created in colonial Brazil. Capoeira is characterized by its main movement, the "ginga", and by other several dodging, unbalancing, traumatizing and acrobatic movements. The literature empirically discusses that Capoeira contributes in general physical fitness by modulating several variables of human movement. Among these variables it is possible to highlight the influence of Capoeira in the amplitude of movement of the practitioner's joints. However, no study with a control group has investigated the alterations in flexibility of beginners using an experimental protocol based exclusively in basic techniques of Capoeira, without applying any usual stretching exercises that are commonly used, independently of the specificity of the sport. Objective: To analyze the effects of eight weeks of basic training in Capoeira on the flexibility of beginners in the sport. Methods: Twenty-one individuals, divided in two groups [Capoeira, n=13; 26.1±7.2 years; 22.7±2.7 kg.m2(-1) and Control, n=8; 27.1±0.5 years; 24.3±3.3 kg.m2(-1)] participated in the study. The Capoeira group performed eight weeks of basic training (two sessions per week lasting 60 minutes each). The experimental protocol used was exclusively based in basic techniques of a programmed Capoeira training system. Before and after the intervention measurements were performed aiming to analyze: trunk flexion flexibility, through a sit-and-reach test using a Wells' Bench (WBtf); and passive tension (PThf) and maximum amplitude of hip flexion (MAhf) through goniometry. The hypothesis of this study is that the group Capoeira (beginners) will increase the linear and angular flexibility after eight weeks of basic training in the sport.
- Conditions
- Flexibility, Range of Motion
- Being tested
- Capoeira training group
- Keywords
- Capoeira training, Range of motion, Flexibility, beginners
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Capoeira training groupOther
Capoeira training: The experimental Capoeira training protocol, based in the modern styles of Capoeira was applied by an instructor with 17 years of experience in teaching Capoeira, followed the directions of the Basic Programmed Lesson, created by Geraldo Pereira d'Santana (Master Santana) in a Capoeira group called IUNA from the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
In order to perform the Basic Programmed Lesson program, the activities were divided in four stages, being composed of the main movement that characterizes Capoeira (the "ginga") and by other movements such as: dodging, unbalancing, traumatizing and acrobatic.
An important thing to highlight in the experimental protocol is that the training performed in the present study used only specific movements of Capoeira, without applying any other traditional stretching exercises. Therefore, it is possible to infer that the results obtained are due to the experimental protocol.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Capoeira training group | Experimental | The Capoeira training was performed during eight weeks, twice a week with duration of 60min each session, divided in 1) initial part: 10min warm-up with activities of low intensity or the "ginga" used in Capoeira; 2) main part: from the Basic Programmed Lesson (40min) and ; 3) final part: Capoeira presentation of 10min. In this last moment, the participants remained in a circle and, in pairs, executed the movements practiced earlier in the sessions. In order to perform the Basic Programmed Lesson, the activities were divided in four stages, composed by "ginga" and other movements: dodging, unbalancing, traumatizing and acrobatic. The volunteers would perform the initial part of the basic lesson (ex. 1st stage) and afterwards, when performing the subsequent part (ex. 2nd stage), would first repeat the 1st basic lesson, with the purpose of continuing the learning process and improving the previous lesson. Receives: Other: Capoeira training group |
| Control group | No intervention | The Control group did not perform any physical exercise during the intervention period (eight weeks). |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Trunk flexion flexibility by sit-and-reach test using a Wells' Bench (WBtf - cm); Passive tension (PThf - angle) and Maximum amplitude of hip flexion (MAhf - angle) using goniometry.
Measured: Pre-training (Week zero) in Capoeira training group and Control group
Secondary outcomes (2)
Trunk flexion flexibility by sit-and-reach test using a Wells' Bench (WBtf - cm); Passive tension (PThf - angle) and Maximum amplitude of hip flexion (MAhf - angle) using goniometry.
Measured: Post-training (after eight weeks) in After eight weeks of Capoeira training group and Control group
Trunk flexion flexibility by sit-and-reach test using a Wells' Bench (WBtf - cm); Passive tension (PThf - angle) and Maximum amplitude of hip flexion (MAhf - angle) using goniometry.
Measured: Comparison of pre (0 week) vs. post-training (eight weeks) measures
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jul 2014 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2012
- Primary completionMar 2012
- Study completionMay 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for FlexibilityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 21 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Pernambuco, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sérgio Rodrigues Moreira, Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco
- Investigators
- Sérgio R Moreira, PhD, Principal investigator, Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02180360
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2
- Status last verified
- Jun 2014
- First submitted
- 27 Jun 2014
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Eight Weeks of Basic Training in Capoeira Increases Flexibility of Beginners in the Sport
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02180360
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2
- Conditions
- Flexibility, Range of Motion
- Keywords
- Capoeira training, Range of motion, Flexibility, beginners
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 21 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidade Federal do vale do São FranciscoUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Pernambuco, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
- Study start
- Feb 2012
- Primary completion
- Mar 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- May 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Jul 2014 (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.
Background: Nowadays, a commonly used sport that helps enhancing physical fitness components, including flexibility, is Capoeira. This modality is defined as an athletic sport composed by an individual attack and defensive system, which was originally created in colonial Brazil. Capoeira is characterized by its main movement, the "ginga", and by other several dodging, unbalancing, traumatizing and acrobatic movements. The literature empirically discusses that Capoeira contributes in general physical fitness by modulating several variables of human movement. Among these variables it is possible to highlight the influence of Capoeira in the amplitude of movement of the practitioner's joints. However, no study with a control group has investigated the alterations in flexibility of beginners using an experimental protocol based exclusively in basic techniques of Capoeira, without applying any usual stretching exercises that are commonly used, independently of the specificity of the sport. Objective: To analyze the effects of eight weeks of basic training in Capoeira on the flexibility of beginners in the sport. Methods: Twenty-one individuals, divided in two groups [Capoeira, n=13; 26.1±7.2 years; 22.7±2.7 kg.m2(-1) and Control, n=8; 27.1±0.5 years; 24.3±3.3 kg.m2(-1)] participated in the study. The Capoeira group performed eight weeks of basic training (two sessions per week lasting 60 minutes each). The experimental protocol used was exclusively based in basic techniques of a programmed Capoeira training system. Before and after the intervention measurements were performed aiming to analyze: trunk flexion flexibility, through a sit-and-reach test using a Wells' Bench (WBtf); and passive tension (PThf) and maximum amplitude of hip flexion (MAhf) through goniometry. The hypothesis of this study is that the group Capoeira (beginners) will increase the linear and angular flexibility after eight weeks of basic training in the sport.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Capoeira training group | Experimental | Other: Capoeira training groupThe Capoeira training was performed during eight weeks, twice a week with duration of 60min each session, divided in 1) initial part: 10min warm-up with activities of low intensity or the "ginga" used in Capoeira; 2) main part: from the Basic Programmed Lesson (40min) and ; 3) final part: Capoeira presentation of 10min. In this last moment, the participants remained in a circle and, in pairs, executed the movements practiced earlier in the sessions. In order to perform the Basic Programmed Lesson, the activities were divided in four stages, composed by "ginga" and other movements: dodging, unbalancing, traumatizing and acrobatic. The volunteers would perform the initial part of the basic lesson (ex. 1st stage) and afterwards, when performing the subsequent part (ex. 2nd stage), would first repeat the 1st basic lesson, with the purpose of continuing the learning process and improving the previous lesson. |
| Control group | No intervention | –The Control group did not perform any physical exercise during the intervention period (eight weeks). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- All participants had at least a 24 month period without practicing Capoeira;
- To participate in at least 80% of the experimental sessions (Capoeira group); 4) Not having any kind of bone, muscle or joint impairment that would preclude participating in the study and performing the flexibility evaluations before and after the intervention;
- Not participating in another physical activity program during the intervention and; 4) Not having any kind of heart disease.
- -
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capoeira training groupCapoeira training: The experimental Capoeira training protocol, based in the modern styles of Capoeira was applied by an instructor with 17 years of experience in teaching Capoeira, followed the directions of the Basic Programmed Lesson, created by Geraldo Pereira d'Santana (Master Santana) in a Capoeira group called IUNA from the city of São Paulo, Brazil. In order to perform the Basic Programmed Lesson program, the activities were divided in four stages, being composed of the main movement that characterizes Capoeira (the "ginga") and by other movements such as: dodging, unbalancing, traumatizing and acrobatic. An important thing to highlight in the experimental protocol is that the training performed in the present study used only specific movements of Capoeira, without applying any other traditional stretching exercises. Therefore, it is possible to infer that the results obtained are due to the experimental protocol. | Other | Capoeira training group |
Primary outcome
Trunk flexion flexibility by sit-and-reach test using a Wells' Bench (WBtf - cm); Passive tension (PThf - angle) and Maximum amplitude of hip flexion (MAhf - angle) using goniometry.
Time frame: Pre-training (Week zero) in Capoeira training group and Control group
2 secondary outcomes
Trunk flexion flexibility by sit-and-reach test using a Wells' Bench (WBtf - cm); Passive tension (PThf - angle) and Maximum amplitude of hip flexion (MAhf - angle) using goniometry.
Time frame: Post-training (after eight weeks) in After eight weeks of Capoeira training group and Control group
Trunk flexion flexibility by sit-and-reach test using a Wells' Bench (WBtf - cm); Passive tension (PThf - angle) and Maximum amplitude of hip flexion (MAhf - angle) using goniometry.
Time frame: Comparison of pre (0 week) vs. post-training (eight weeks) measures
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 2 Jul 2014.
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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.
Sérgio R Moreira, PhD principal investigator
Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Capoeira training group in people with Flexibility and Range of Motion, run by Universidade Federal do vale do São Francisco at 1 site in Brazil.
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 4 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 2 Jul 2014. 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 Brazil. 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?
Trunk flexion flexibility by sit-and-reach test using a Wells' Bench (WBtf - cm); Passive tension (PThf - angle) and Maximum amplitude of hip flexion (MAhf - angle) using goniometry. (time frame: Pre-training (Week zero) in Capoeira training group and Control group). 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 2 Jul 2014.