Shoulder InjuriesNCT00631826
Shoulder Rotational Flexibility and Throwing Arm Injuries of Baseball Pitchers
An observational study of Shoulder Injuries and Shoulder Flexibility, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The evaluation of any relationship between the rotational resistance of the shoulder and shoulder flexibility with throwing arm injuries in professional and college level pitchers. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Flexibility, Rotational Resistance of Shoulder
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Oct 2007to Dec 2007
- 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
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: Collegiate level baseball pitchers
Who may be able to join
- Currently competing
- Healthy pitching arm
Who cannot join
- Inactive status
- Previous injury
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
UF&Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute
Gainesville, Florida, 32611
About this study
Official title: Shoulder Internal/External Rotational Flexibility is Related to Throwing Arm Injuries in Professional Baseball Players
The evaluation of any relationship between the rotational resistance of the shoulder and shoulder flexibility with throwing arm injuries in professional and college level pitchers.
- Keywords
- Shoulder, Injuries, Flexiblity, Rotational resistance
- Medical subject headings
- Shoulder Injuries, Wounds and Injuries
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Mar 2008 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2007
- Primary completionDec 2007
- Study completionDec 2007
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Shoulder InjuriesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of FloridaThe 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Florida
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Major League Baseball
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Nigel Zheng, PhD, Principal investigator, UF Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00631826
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 50-2007
- Status last verified
- Apr 2012
- First submitted
- 29 Feb 2008
- Last updated
- 5 Apr 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Apr 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Shoulder Internal/External Rotational Flexibility is Related to Throwing Arm Injuries in Professional Baseball Players
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00631826
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 50-2007
- Keywords
- Shoulder, Injuries, Flexiblity, Rotational resistance
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of FloridaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Major League Baseball
- Study start
- Oct 2007
- Primary completion
- Dec 2007 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2007 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Mar 2008 (estimated)
- 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 evaluation of any relationship between the rotational resistance of the shoulder and shoulder flexibility with throwing arm injuries in professional and college level pitchers.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Collegiate level baseball pitchers
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Currently competing
- Healthy pitching arm
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Inactive status
- Previous injury
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
Not reported in the source record.
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 5 Apr 2012.
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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.
Nigel Zheng, PhD principal investigator
UF Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
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 Shoulder Injuries and Shoulder Flexibility, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.
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 2 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 5 Apr 2012. 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 United States. 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.
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 5 Apr 2012.