TennisNCT04889482
Functional Testing and Performance in Tennis
An observational study of Tennis, run by University of Liege at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to correlate functional tests, clinical tests and rotator cuff strength with the speed of serve. For that purpose, tennis players (ITN 2-4) will be recruted among tennis players in the Province of Liege. They will be assessed 2 times. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 14 to 30 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Tennis
- How many people
- 34 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- 1 May 2020to 31 Aug 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 14 to 30 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: Forty healthy tennis players (aged 14-30) and ITN 2-4 will be recruted in the clubs of the Province of Liege.
Who may be able to join
- playing tennis at a level of ITN2-4
- being healthy
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of this study was to correlate functional tests, clinical tests and rotator cuff strength with the speed of serve.
For that purpose, tennis players (ITN 2-4) will be recruted among tennis players in the Province of Liege. They will be assessed 2 times.
During the first assessment, lateral medicine ball throw, 2 ball throws, upper extremity y balance test and shoulder rotation range of motion will be assessed.
During the second assessment, lateral medicine ball throw, the 2 ball throws and rotator cuff strength will be assessed.
Read the detailed description
Forty healthy tennis players (ITN 2-4) will be recruted among players in the club of the Province of Liege.
First session :
- Clinical testing
- Upper extremity Y Balance Test
- Range of motion (internal/external rotation)
- Functional tests
- Lateral Medecine Ball throw (5 repetitions) b. Single arm ball throw (1,5kg) d. Core endurance test
- Assessment of serve speed (radar) during 15 serves
Second session :
- Clinical testing
- Assessment of rotator cuff muscles strength
- Functional tests
- Lateral Medecine Ball throw (5 repetitions)
- Single arm ball throw (1,5kg)
- Conditions
- Tennis
- Being tested
- No intervention
- Keywords
- tennis serve, performance, functional testing
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No interventionOther
No intervention
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Shoulder range of motion
Internal/external rotation range of motion assessment
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Shoulder strength
Internal/external rotators strength measurement
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Serve speed
Measurement of serve speed with a radar
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Upper extremity Y balance test
Maximal score in the 3 directions will be retained
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Lateral Medicine Ball Throw
Measurement of the time to do 5 repetitions
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Single Arm ball throw
Measurement of the maximal distance reached
Measured: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 May 2021
- Study start1 May 2020
- Primary completion31 Jul 2020
- Study completion31 Aug 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for TennisStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Liege
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Camille Tooth, University of Liege
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04889482
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Functional testing tennis
- Status last verified
- May 2021
- First submitted
- 9 Mar 2020
- Last updated
- 17 May 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 May 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Functional Testing and Performance in Tennis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04889482
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Functional testing tennis
- Conditions
- Tennis
- Keywords
- tennis serve, performance, functional testing
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LiegeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jul 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 May 2021 (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.
The aim of this study was to correlate functional tests, clinical tests and rotator cuff strength with the speed of serve.
For that purpose, tennis players (ITN 2-4) will be recruted among tennis players in the Province of Liege. They will be assessed 2 times.
During the first assessment, lateral medicine ball throw, 2 ball throws, upper extremity y balance test and shoulder rotation range of motion will be assessed.
During the second assessment, lateral medicine ball throw, the 2 ball throws and rotator cuff strength will be assessed.
Detailed description
Forty healthy tennis players (ITN 2-4) will be recruted among players in the club of the Province of Liege.
First session :
- Clinical testing
- Upper extremity Y Balance Test
- Range of motion (internal/external rotation)
- Functional tests
- Lateral Medecine Ball throw (5 repetitions) b. Single arm ball throw (1,5kg) d. Core endurance test
- Assessment of serve speed (radar) during 15 serves
Second session :
- Clinical testing
- Assessment of rotator cuff muscles strength
- Functional tests
- Lateral Medecine Ball throw (5 repetitions)
- Single arm ball throw (1,5kg)
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 14 to 30 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Forty healthy tennis players (aged 14-30) and ITN 2-4 will be recruted in the clubs of the Province of Liege.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- playing tennis at a level of ITN2-4
- being healthy
Key exclusion criteria (0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| No interventionNo intervention | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Shoulder range of motion
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Internal/external rotation range of motion assessment
Shoulder strength
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Internal/external rotators strength measurement
Serve speed
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Measurement of serve speed with a radar
Upper extremity Y balance test
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Maximal score in the 3 directions will be retained
Lateral Medicine Ball Throw
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Measurement of the time to do 5 repetitions
Single Arm ball throw
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months
Measurement of the maximal distance reached
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 17 May 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
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 Tennis, run by University of Liege at 1 site in Belgium.
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 2 inclusion and 0 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 17 May 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 Belgium. 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 range of motion (time frame: through study completion, an average of 3 months). The study lists 6 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 17 May 2021.