Gluteus Medius Muscle StrengthNCT04563182
Relationship Between Gluteus Medius Muscle Strength, Balance and Jumping Performance in Professional Female Handball Players
An observational study of Gluteus Medius Muscle Strength and Handball Players, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Background Balance and jumping mechanisms are important to prevent injuries in sports such as handball, which require immediately change of direction, jumping and landing strategy. Strong proximal stability is required for accurate jump performance and stability. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Gluteus Medius Muscle Strength, Handball Players, Balance
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 17 Sep 2020to 17 Oct 2020
- Phase
- Observational
- 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
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Thirty-nine professional female handball players from Turkish Handball Super League were included in this study
Who may be able to join
- age between 18-40 years,
- playing Handball at least for 5 year as a professional player
- currently free of any lower limb injuries within the last three months
- no previous history of injury or surgery that may affect their lower limbs.
Who cannot join
- having lower limb injury for more than 1 month;
- having a history of surgery, or chronic and progressive disease in their lower limb
- having scoliosis or any other orthopaedic or neurological problems
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Ankara, Etlik, 06010
About this study
Background Balance and jumping mechanisms are important to prevent injuries in sports such as handball, which require immediately change of direction, jumping and landing strategy. Strong proximal stability is required for accurate jump performance and stability.
Objective To investigate the relationship between gluteus medius strength and static, dynamic balance, horizontal and vertical jump performance.
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Design Prospective field trial study.
Setting: Elite women handball players in Turkish Handball Super League. Patients (or Participants): Forty-two elite women handball players from Turkish Handball Super League were included in this study.
Interventions (or assessment of risk factors) The Lafayette Hand-Held Dynamometer was used to determine the strength of the gluteus medius. Single leg hop (SLH) test was used for horizontal jump and Lafayette Vertimetric device was used for vertical jump (VJ) evaluation. Y Balance Test (YBT) was used for the dynamic balance with direction of anterior, posteriomedial, posteriolateral and Standing Stork Test (SST) with eyes closed for the measurement of static balance.
Main outcome measurements Gluteus medius strength with hand dynamometer compared with YBT, SST, VJ and SLH tests.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle strength | GMed strength was assessed with the use of a Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester (Lafayette Instruments; Lafayette, Indiana, USA). | |
| Horizontal Jumping Performance | Lower extremity horizontal jumping was measured using the single leg hop (SLH) test as previously described | |
| Vertical Jumping Performance | To measure the single-leg vertical jump (SLVJ), the participants stood on the ground with their foot flat distributing their weight evenly on both feet. | |
| Dynamic Balance | The Y-Balance Test (YBT) was used to dynamic balance | |
| Static Balance | The Stork balance test (SBT) was used to measure static balance performance |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Muscle strength
GMed strength was assessed with the use of a Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester (Lafayette Instruments; Lafayette, Indiana, USA).
Measured: 2 weeks
Horizontal Jumping Performance
Lower extremity horizontal jumping was measured using the single leg hop (SLH) test as previously described
Measured: 2 weeks
Vertical Jumping Performance
To measure the single-leg vertical jump (SLVJ), the participants stood on the ground with their foot flat distributing their weight evenly on both feet.
Measured: 2 weeks
Dynamic Balance
The Y-Balance Test (YBT) was used to dynamic balance
Measured: 2 weeks
Static Balance
The Stork balance test (SBT) was used to measure static balance performance
Measured: 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Sep 2020
- Study start17 Sep 2020
- Primary completion30 Sep 2020
- Study completion17 Oct 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Gluteus Medius Muscle StrengthStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt UniversityThe 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Cyprus International University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, caglar soylu, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04563182
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2020-244
- Status last verified
- Jan 2021
- First submitted
- 21 Sep 2020
- Last updated
- 12 Jan 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Jan 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Relationship Between Gluteus Medius Muscle Strength, Balance and Jumping Performance in Professional Female Handball Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04563182
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2020-244
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Cyprus International University
- Study start
- 17 Sep 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Oct 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Sep 2020 (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.
Background Balance and jumping mechanisms are important to prevent injuries in sports such as handball, which require immediately change of direction, jumping and landing strategy. Strong proximal stability is required for accurate jump performance and stability.
Objective To investigate the relationship between gluteus medius strength and static, dynamic balance, horizontal and vertical jump performance.
Design Prospective field trial study.
Setting: Elite women handball players in Turkish Handball Super League. Patients (or Participants): Forty-two elite women handball players from Turkish Handball Super League were included in this study.
Interventions (or assessment of risk factors) The Lafayette Hand-Held Dynamometer was used to determine the strength of the gluteus medius. Single leg hop (SLH) test was used for horizontal jump and Lafayette Vertimetric device was used for vertical jump (VJ) evaluation. Y Balance Test (YBT) was used for the dynamic balance with direction of anterior, posteriomedial, posteriolateral and Standing Stork Test (SST) with eyes closed for the measurement of static balance.
Main outcome measurements Gluteus medius strength with hand dynamometer compared with YBT, SST, VJ and SLH tests.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 5
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle strength | – | –GMed strength was assessed with the use of a Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester (Lafayette Instruments; Lafayette, Indiana, USA). |
| Horizontal Jumping Performance | – | –Lower extremity horizontal jumping was measured using the single leg hop (SLH) test as previously described |
| Vertical Jumping Performance | – | –To measure the single-leg vertical jump (SLVJ), the participants stood on the ground with their foot flat distributing their weight evenly on both feet. |
| Dynamic Balance | – | –The Y-Balance Test (YBT) was used to dynamic balance |
| Static Balance | – | –The Stork balance test (SBT) was used to measure static balance performance |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Thirty-nine professional female handball players from Turkish Handball Super League were included in this study
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- age between 18-40 years,
- playing Handball at least for 5 year as a professional player
- currently free of any lower limb injuries within the last three months
- no previous history of injury or surgery that may affect their lower limbs.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- having lower limb injury for more than 1 month;
- having a history of surgery, or chronic and progressive disease in their lower limb
- having scoliosis or any other orthopaedic or neurological problems
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Muscle strength
Time frame: 2 weeks
GMed strength was assessed with the use of a Lafayette Manual Muscle Tester (Lafayette Instruments; Lafayette, Indiana, USA).
Horizontal Jumping Performance
Time frame: 2 weeks
Lower extremity horizontal jumping was measured using the single leg hop (SLH) test as previously described
Vertical Jumping Performance
Time frame: 2 weeks
To measure the single-leg vertical jump (SLVJ), the participants stood on the ground with their foot flat distributing their weight evenly on both feet.
Dynamic Balance
Time frame: 2 weeks
The Y-Balance Test (YBT) was used to dynamic balance
Static Balance
Time frame: 2 weeks
The Stork balance test (SBT) was used to measure static balance performance
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 12 Jan 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Gluteus Medius Muscle Strength and Handball Players, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 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 12 Jan 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Muscle strength (time frame: 2 weeks). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. 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 12 Jan 2021.