Secrets of the kayak polo throw: scientists map shoulder motion to prevent injury
NCT ID NCT05111470
First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examines how the shoulder moves during kayak polo throwing, a sport where athletes throw while seated with a fixed pelvis. Researchers will track shoulder angles using motion-capture sensors on 20 experienced male athletes. The goal is to understand the unique demands of this overhead gesture, which may help reduce injury risk and improve performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help design better training and injury-prevention strategies for kayak polo athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 20 participants, so findings may not apply to all athletes or sports.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2019
- Finished
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Jan 2021
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * free and informed consent signed * Benefiting from a social protection insurance * Over 18 years-old * Male * Having a level of expertise greater than or equal to the national level 4 Exclusion Criteria: * Present during the study or have presented within the year any musculoskeletal pathology in the right and left shoulder. * Have a body mass index greater than 30kg / m2 (to ensure sufficient accuracy to measure the movements of the scapula)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hopital privé Jean Mermoz
Lyon, 69008, France