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Can specialized exercises help bowlers with shoulder instability?

NCT ID NCT07724977

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether closed kinetic chain exercises or Thrower's Ten exercises better reduce pain, improve mobility, and boost performance in young male bowlers with shoulder instability. Participants will follow a six-week program. The goal is to find which approach offers better rehabilitation for this common sports injury.

What this could mean

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Active substance
closed kinetic chain exercises or Thrower's Ten exercises
What this could lead to
If one program proves better, it could point toward a standard rehabilitation approach for bowlers with shoulder instability.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Exercise programs require adherence, and individual responses vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 25 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male bowlers are included in this study * Healthy athletes with age group 16-25y * Athletes having 2 years of bowling experience Exclusion Criteria: * Bowlers with prior history of trauma and shoulder injuries from past 6 months bowlers with any medical issues such as hypertension, any , neurological , cardiovascular and psychological problems * if athlete suffered from any upper extremity orthopedic or musculoskeletal injury from last 6 months

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Conditions

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Joint Instability joint laxity, familial

As listed by the trial registrant

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Instability, joint

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pakistan sports board

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54660, Pakistan

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