Sports Physical TherapyLMTP_VolleyNCT05058625
Influence of Latent Miofascial Trigger Points in the Vertical Jump in Female Voleyball Players
A study testing Dry Needling plus normal volleyball training in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by University of Castilla-La Mancha at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
To evaluate the effects of dry needling of latent myofascial trigger points on vertical jump height in female volleyball players Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Dry Needling plus normal volleyball training
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2021to 15 Jan 2022
- 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 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy female volleyball players
- No Lower limbs injuries in the last 6 months
- Presence of latent trigger points in gastrocnemius
- Familiar with performing CMJ test
Who cannot join
- Active trigger points in the lower limbs
- Any contraindication of usind dry needling
- Any pathology that prevented the performance of CMJ test
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
To evaluate the effects of dry needling of latent myofascial trigger points on vertical jump height in female volleyball players
Read the detailed description
Evaluate a sample of female volleyball players after using dry needling on latent myofascial trigger points and verify if it would have an improvement of the vertical jump
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Dry Needling plus normal volleyball training, Control Group
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dry Needling plus normal volleyball trainingDevice
Once the trigger point has been identified, we will use the Hong tecnique looking for a local spasm response
Control GroupOther
Normal volleyball training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Needly Group | Experimental | Once the trigger point has been identified, we will use the Hong tecnique looking for a local spasm response Receives: Device: Dry Needling plus normal volleyball training |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Normal volleyball training Receives: Other: Control Group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Vertical Jump
Vertical jump will be measured CMJ test using the app My Jump 2
Measured: pre-intervention
Vertical Jump
Vertical jump will be measured CMJ test using the app My Jump 2
Measured: Immediately post-intervention
Vertical Jump
Vertical jump will be measured CMJ test using the app My Jump 2
Measured: 72 hours post-intervention
Vertical Jump
Vertical jump will be measured CMJ test using the app My Jump 2
Measured: one week post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Sep 2021
- Study start15 Oct 2021 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Jan 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Jan 2022 (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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05058625
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Sánchez-Sierra1
- Acronym
- LMTP_Volley
- Status last verified
- Sep 2021
- First submitted
- 16 Sep 2021
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 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 28 Sep 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Influence of Latent Miofascial Trigger Points in the Vertical Jump in Female Voleyball Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05058625
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- LMTP_Volley / Sánchez-Sierra1
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Castilla-La ManchaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2021 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jan 2022 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Jan 2022 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Sep 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.
To evaluate the effects of dry needling of latent myofascial trigger points on vertical jump height in female volleyball players
Detailed description
Evaluate a sample of female volleyball players after using dry needling on latent myofascial trigger points and verify if it would have an improvement of the vertical jump
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Needly Group | Experimental | Device: Dry Needling plus normal volleyball trainingOnce the trigger point has been identified, we will use the Hong tecnique looking for a local spasm response |
| Control Group | Active comparator | Other: Control GroupNormal volleyball training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Healthy female volleyball players
- No Lower limbs injuries in the last 6 months
- Presence of latent trigger points in gastrocnemius
- Familiar with performing CMJ test
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Active trigger points in the lower limbs
- Any contraindication of usind dry needling
- Any pathology that prevented the performance of CMJ test
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Needling plus normal volleyball trainingOnce the trigger point has been identified, we will use the Hong tecnique looking for a local spasm response | Device | Needly Group |
| Control GroupNormal volleyball training | Other | Control Group |
Primary outcome
Vertical Jump
Time frame: pre-intervention
Vertical jump will be measured CMJ test using the app My Jump 2
Vertical Jump
Time frame: Immediately post-intervention
Vertical jump will be measured CMJ test using the app My Jump 2
Vertical Jump
Time frame: 72 hours post-intervention
Vertical jump will be measured CMJ test using the app My Jump 2
Vertical Jump
Time frame: one week post-intervention
Vertical jump will be measured CMJ test using the app My Jump 2
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Sep 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?
A study testing Dry Needling plus normal volleyball training in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by University of Castilla-La Mancha 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 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 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 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?
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?
Vertical Jump (time frame: pre-intervention). The study lists 4 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 28 Sep 2021.