Sports Physical TherapyNCT03847805
Scapulothoracic and Glenohumeral Stabilization Exercises in Boulderers
A study testing Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stabilization exercises and Glenohumeral stability exercises in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
Introduction. In the block climbing, the fluidity with which the athlete climbs a certain route is fundamental. The speed with which the movements are executed and the number of grippers of upper limbs is related to sports performance. Shoulder injuries are very prevalent in this sport. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stabilization exercises and Glenohumeral stability exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2019to 20 Apr 2019
- 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 40 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being climbers
- Between the ages of 18 and 40 years
- Belonging to the Boulder Madrid Climbing Gym
- Who climbed at least twice a week
- Having at least 6 months of experience
Who cannot join
- Were participating in competitions at the time
- Presented pathologies of the upper limb
- Used any type of ergogenic aid
- Had not signed the informed consent document.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Spain1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia
Madrid, 28029
Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, PhD, +34 913146508, ruben.cuestab@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of a Program of Scapulothoracic and Glenohumeral Stabilization Exercises in Boulderers. A Randomized Pilot Study.
Introduction. In the block climbing, the fluidity with which the athlete climbs a certain route is fundamental. The speed with which the movements are executed and the number of grippers of upper limbs is related to sports performance. Shoulder injuries are very prevalent in this sport. The inhibition of the stabilizing musculature can alter joint positioning and its normal biomechanics.
Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of a program of stability exercises, scapulothoracic and glenohumeral, in the improvement of shoulder stability and sports performance, in boulder climbers.
Material and method. Forty randomized subjects will be recruit into two groups: experimental (scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stability exercises) and control (glenohumeral stabilization). The stability of the shoulder (Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test) and the sports performance (Climbing Test) will be evaluated. The intervention last 6 weeks, with two weekly sessions of 30 minutes each. Differences between evaluations will be analyzed with the t-sudent for related samples and the intra- and intersubject effect with the repeated measures ANOVA test.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stabilization exercises, Glenohumeral stability exercises
- Keywords
- Bouldering, Exercise, Shoulder, Stability, Performance
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stabilization exercisesOther
Also called Scapulothoracic stabilization
The experimental group followed a program that included three scapulothoracic stabilization exercises and three for glenohumeral stability, while subjects in the control group only performed the glenohumeral stabilization exercises. Two weekly sessions were carried out over a period of 6 weeks, and each session lasted 30 minutes. The intervention was conducted before starting the training session, to avoid muscle fatigue. Three series, with 10 repetitions of each exercise, with one minute rest between series.
Glenohumeral stability exercisesOther
Also called Glenohumeral stabilization
the control group only performed the glenohumeral stabilization exercises. Two weekly sessions were carried out over a period of 6 weeks, and each session lasted 30 minutes. The intervention was conducted before starting the training session, to avoid muscle fatigue.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Experimental | The experimental group followed a program that included three scapulothoracic stabilization exercises and three for glenohumeral stability, while subjects in the control group only performed the glenohumeral stabilization exercises. Two weekly sessions were carried out over a period of 6 weeks, and each session lasted 30 minutes. The intervention was conducted before starting the training session, to avoid muscle fatigue. Receives: Other: Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stabilization exercises |
| Control | Active comparator | The control group followed a program of glenohumeral stabilization exercises, Receives: Other: Glenohumeral stability exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from baseline stability of the shoulder after treatment and at 6 weeks
The investigators used the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST). This scale evaluates the number of upper limb movements the subject is able to make during 15 seconds. A higher score represents better shoulder stability.
Measured: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after one month follow-up visit
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change from baseline time need to complete a given climbing route and number of grips during climbing after treatment and at 6 weeks
Bouldering test, replicating the demands of a competition. The test was carried out on a 4-meter-high wall and with a 20 degree inclination, having a route with 15 climbing holds: 3 small, 7 medium and 5 large. A start hold and an end hold were clearly identified. The climber had 5 minutes to visualize the route, in a familiarization process often used in competitions. Before the test participants was told that they should be as efficient as possible in their movements. The time taken by the climber to complete the route was recorded, and the number of grips for the route.
Measured: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after one month follow-up visit
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Feb 2019
- Study start1 Feb 2019
- Primary completion20 Mar 2019 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Apr 2019 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, PhD, Study director, Universidad Europea de Madrid
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03847805
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EJERESC
- Status last verified
- Mar 2019
- First submitted
- 19 Feb 2019
- Last updated
- 5 Mar 2019
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Mar 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of a Program of Scapulothoracic and Glenohumeral Stabilization Exercises in Boulderers. A Randomized Pilot Study.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03847805
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EJERESC
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Bouldering, Exercise, Shoulder, Stability, Performance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Real Fundación Victoria EugeniaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Mar 2019 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Apr 2019 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Feb 2019 (actual)
- 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.
Introduction. In the block climbing, the fluidity with which the athlete climbs a certain route is fundamental. The speed with which the movements are executed and the number of grippers of upper limbs is related to sports performance. Shoulder injuries are very prevalent in this sport. The inhibition of the stabilizing musculature can alter joint positioning and its normal biomechanics.
Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of a program of stability exercises, scapulothoracic and glenohumeral, in the improvement of shoulder stability and sports performance, in boulder climbers.
Material and method. Forty randomized subjects will be recruit into two groups: experimental (scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stability exercises) and control (glenohumeral stabilization). The stability of the shoulder (Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test) and the sports performance (Climbing Test) will be evaluated. The intervention last 6 weeks, with two weekly sessions of 30 minutes each. Differences between evaluations will be analyzed with the t-sudent for related samples and the intra- and intersubject effect with the repeated measures ANOVA test.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Experimental | Other: Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stabilization exercisesThe experimental group followed a program that included three scapulothoracic stabilization exercises and three for glenohumeral stability, while subjects in the control group only performed the glenohumeral stabilization exercises. Two weekly sessions were carried out over a period of 6 weeks, and each session lasted 30 minutes. The intervention was conducted before starting the training session, to avoid muscle fatigue. |
| Control | Active comparator | Other: Glenohumeral stability exercisesThe control group followed a program of glenohumeral stabilization exercises, |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Being climbers
- Between the ages of 18 and 40 years
- Belonging to the Boulder Madrid Climbing Gym
- Who climbed at least twice a week
- Having at least 6 months of experience
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Were participating in competitions at the time
- Presented pathologies of the upper limb
- Used any type of ergogenic aid
- Had not signed the informed consent document.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stabilization exercisesAlso: Scapulothoracic stabilizationThe experimental group followed a program that included three scapulothoracic stabilization exercises and three for glenohumeral stability, while subjects in the control group only performed the glenohumeral stabilization exercises. Two weekly sessions were carried out over a period of 6 weeks, and each session lasted 30 minutes. The intervention was conducted before starting the training session, to avoid muscle fatigue. Three series, with 10 repetitions of each exercise, with one minute rest between series. | Other | Experimental |
| Glenohumeral stability exercisesAlso: Glenohumeral stabilizationthe control group only performed the glenohumeral stabilization exercises. Two weekly sessions were carried out over a period of 6 weeks, and each session lasted 30 minutes. The intervention was conducted before starting the training session, to avoid muscle fatigue. | Other | Control |
Primary outcome
Change from baseline stability of the shoulder after treatment and at 6 weeks
Time frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after one month follow-up visit
The investigators used the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST). This scale evaluates the number of upper limb movements the subject is able to make during 15 seconds. A higher score represents better shoulder stability.
1 secondary outcome
Change from baseline time need to complete a given climbing route and number of grips during climbing after treatment and at 6 weeks
Time frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after one month follow-up visit
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Mar 2019.
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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.
Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, PhD study director
Universidad Europea de Madrid
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Scapulothoracic and glenohumeral stabilization exercises and Glenohumeral stability exercises in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Real Fundación Victoria Eugenia at 1 site in Spain.
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 5 inclusion and 4 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Mar 2019. 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 Spain. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Rubén Cuesta-Barriuso, PhD (+34 607547274, ruben.cuestab@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from baseline stability of the shoulder after treatment and at 6 weeks (time frame: Screening visit, within the first seven days after treatment and after one month follow-up visit). 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 5 Mar 2019.