Tennis Serve PerformanceNCT05146141
Bent-arm Throw and Tennis Performance
A study testing Bent-arm throw exercises in people with Tennis Serve Performance, run by University of Liege at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
The objective of this study is to explore the relaitonship betwenn bent-arm throw and tennis serve performance. Young players (9-12 years) will be assessed at the beginning of the season and at mid-season to measure the accuracy, the speed and the gesture of tennis serve. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Tennis Serve Performance
- What is being tested?
- Bent-arm throw exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- 20 Oct 2021to 1 Jul 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 9 to 12 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- age between 9 and 12
- playing tennis at least 2 times a week
Who cannot join
- history of shoulder injury or shoulder pain
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Relationship Between Bent-arm Throw and Tennis Performance
The objective of this study is to explore the relaitonship betwenn bent-arm throw and tennis serve performance.
Young players (9-12 years) will be assessed at the beginning of the season and at mid-season to measure the accuracy, the speed and the gesture of tennis serve. During a mid-season, they will have to perform a bent-arm throw warm-up program 5 minutes before each training session to increase their ability to throw.
- Conditions
- Tennis Serve Performance
- Being tested
- Bent-arm throw exercises
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Bent-arm throw exercisesOther
The participants will have to perform bent-arm throw exercises 5 minutes before each training session
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | The participants will have to perform a bent-arm throw program 5 minutes before each training session Receives: Other: Bent-arm throw exercises |
| Control group | Sham comparator | No intervention. They will perform their usual warm-up. Receives: Other: Bent-arm throw exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Serve velocity
Serve velocity will be assessed with a radar
Measured: change between the beginning and the end of the season (6 months)
Serve precision
Serve accuracy will be measured with a target placed on the field
Measured: change between the beginning and the end of the season (6 months)
Serve bidimensional movement
serve gesture will be analysed with camera's
Measured: change between the beginning and the end of the season (6 months)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Dec 2021
- Study start20 Oct 2021
- Primary completion29 Apr 2022
- Study completion1 Jul 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Tennis Serve PerformanceStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 64 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
- NCT05146141
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Bent-arm throw in tennis
- Status last verified
- Aug 2022
- First submitted
- 20 Oct 2021
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2022
- 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 30 Aug 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Relationship Between Bent-arm Throw and Tennis Performance
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05146141
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Bent-arm throw in tennis
- Conditions
- Tennis Serve Performance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LiegeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 29 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Dec 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 objective of this study is to explore the relaitonship betwenn bent-arm throw and tennis serve performance.
Young players (9-12 years) will be assessed at the beginning of the season and at mid-season to measure the accuracy, the speed and the gesture of tennis serve. During a mid-season, they will have to perform a bent-arm throw warm-up program 5 minutes before each training session to increase their ability to throw.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: Bent-arm throw exercisesThe participants will have to perform a bent-arm throw program 5 minutes before each training session |
| Control group | Sham comparator | Other: Bent-arm throw exercisesNo intervention. They will perform their usual warm-up. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- age between 9 and 12
- playing tennis at least 2 times a week
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- history of shoulder injury or shoulder pain
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bent-arm throw exercisesThe participants will have to perform bent-arm throw exercises 5 minutes before each training session | Other | Control group, Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Serve velocity
Time frame: change between the beginning and the end of the season (6 months)
Serve velocity will be assessed with a radar
Serve precision
Time frame: change between the beginning and the end of the season (6 months)
Serve accuracy will be measured with a target placed on the field
Serve bidimensional movement
Time frame: change between the beginning and the end of the season (6 months)
serve gesture will be analysed with camera's
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 30 Aug 2022.
- 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 Bent-arm throw exercises in people with Tennis Serve Performance, 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 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 30 Aug 2022. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?
Serve velocity (time frame: change between the beginning and the end of the season (6 months)). The study lists 3 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 30 Aug 2022.