Relax your muscles, bowl faster? a trial tests the link

NCT ID NCT07731464

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

First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 4-week progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) program can reduce psychological stress and improve bowling speed and accuracy in male cricket medium-fast bowlers aged 18-25. Participants are assigned to either PMR sessions before warm-ups or standard training alone. The study measures changes in perceived stress, ball release speed, and bowling accuracy to see if relaxation techniques offer a performance edge.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) — a structured 4-week protocol of contracting and relaxing muscle groups, done before warm-ups
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way for athletes to manage stress and boost performance.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The stress and skill improvements may be modest or not last beyond the 4-week period.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Stress, Psychological

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ANXIETY ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE MUSCLE TONUS RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL RELAXATION THERAPY SPORTS MEDICINE STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

Relax your muscles, bowl faster? a trial tests the link

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