ExerciseNCT07478562
Thoracolumbar Fascia
A study testing Intervention in people with Exercise and Fascial Mobilization, run by Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of thoracolumbar fascia release on scapular position and upper extremity function in adolescent volleyball players. This randomized controlled trial included a total of 51 adolescent volleyball players (46 girls, 5 boys) aged 12-19 years Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Exercise, Fascial Mobilization
- What is being tested?
- Intervention
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 51 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Feb 2025to 20 Jul 2025
- 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 12 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- • Individuals aged 12-19 years
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Regularly training in volleyball at least three days a week
- Playing volleyball for at least one year
- Having a positive lateral scapular slip test
Who cannot join
- • Having undergone shoulder surgery
- Simultaneously training in another sport
- Having any musculoskeletal problems
- Having a negative lateral scapular slip test
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Gaziantep, ŞAHİNBEY, 27000
About this study
Official title: Effects of Thoracolumbar Fascia Release on Scapula Position and Upper Extremity Functions in Adolescent Volleyball Players
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of thoracolumbar fascia release on scapular position and upper extremity function in adolescent volleyball players.
This randomized controlled trial included a total of 51 adolescent volleyball players (46 girls, 5 boys) aged 12-19 years
Read the detailed description
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of thoracolumbar fascia release on scapular position and upper extremity function in adolescent volleyball players.
This randomised controlled trial included a total of 51 adolescent volleyball players (46 girls, 5 boys) aged 12-19 years. Individuals were randomly assigned to two groups (26 intervention group, 25 control group) using a sealed envelope method. Both groups underwent a scapular stabilisation exercise program three times a week for eight weeks. In addition to the scapular stabilization exercise program, the intervention group also received a thoracolumbar fascia release program three times a week for eight weeks. Before and after the study, all individuals were assessed for scapular dyskinesia using the lateral scapular glide test, and upper extremity function using the closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test, upper extremity Y-balance test, medicine ball throw test, and Q-DASH questionnaire.
- Conditions
- Exercise, Fascial Mobilization
- Being tested
- control group, Intervention
- Keywords
- Scapu, Thoracolumbar Fascia, Upper Extremity Functions, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
control groupOther
Also called scapular stabilization exercise
T-W exercise
InterventionOther
Also called scapular stabilization exercise and Thoracolumbar fascia
Thoracolumbar fascia releasing
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | Active comparator | scapular exercise Receives: Other: control group |
| Thoracolumbar fascia release Group | Experimental | Thoracolumbar fascia Receives: Other: Intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The lateral scapular glide test
Scapular dyskinesia
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Upper Extremity Y-Balance Test
to evaluate balance, functionality, and stability of the upper extremity and trunk
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
to assess upper extremity strength and endurance
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Mar 2026
- Study start15 Feb 2025
- Primary completion15 Apr 2025
- Study completion20 Jul 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ExerciseStudies 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
- 51 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Gönül Elpeze, Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07478562
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Thoracolumbar Fascia
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 17 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Thoracolumbar Fascia Release on Scapula Position and Upper Extremity Functions in Adolescent Volleyball Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07478562
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Thoracolumbar Fascia
- Conditions
- Exercise, Fascial Mobilization
- Keywords
- Scapu, Thoracolumbar Fascia, Upper Extremity Functions, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 51 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jul 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Mar 2026 (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 investigate the effect of thoracolumbar fascia release on scapular position and upper extremity function in adolescent volleyball players.
This randomized controlled trial included a total of 51 adolescent volleyball players (46 girls, 5 boys) aged 12-19 years
Detailed description
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of thoracolumbar fascia release on scapular position and upper extremity function in adolescent volleyball players.
This randomised controlled trial included a total of 51 adolescent volleyball players (46 girls, 5 boys) aged 12-19 years. Individuals were randomly assigned to two groups (26 intervention group, 25 control group) using a sealed envelope method. Both groups underwent a scapular stabilisation exercise program three times a week for eight weeks. In addition to the scapular stabilization exercise program, the intervention group also received a thoracolumbar fascia release program three times a week for eight weeks. Before and after the study, all individuals were assessed for scapular dyskinesia using the lateral scapular glide test, and upper extremity function using the closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test, upper extremity Y-balance test, medicine ball throw test, and Q-DASH questionnaire.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | Active comparator | Other: control groupscapular exercise |
| Thoracolumbar fascia release Group | Experimental | Other: InterventionThoracolumbar fascia |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- • Individuals aged 12-19 years
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- • Having undergone shoulder surgery
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 |
|---|---|---|
| control groupAlso: scapular stabilization exerciseT-W exercise | Other | Control Group |
| InterventionAlso: scapular stabilization exercise and Thoracolumbar fasciaThoracolumbar fascia releasing | Other | Thoracolumbar fascia release Group |
Primary outcome
The lateral scapular glide test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Scapular dyskinesia
Upper Extremity Y-Balance Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
to evaluate balance, functionality, and stability of the upper extremity and trunk
1 secondary outcome
Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
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 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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 Intervention in people with Exercise and Fascial Mobilization, run by Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology 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 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Mar 2026. 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?
The lateral scapular glide test (time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks). The study lists 2 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 Mar 2026.