Unstable weights may change how athletes with shoulder pain move

NCT ID NCT07646899

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how using unstable loads (like a wobbly barbell) during shoulder presses affects shoulder movement and muscle activity in overhead athletes (e.g., volleyball, tennis, baseball players) who have subacromial pain syndrome. Researchers compare stable vs unstable conditions and also compare athletes with pain to healthy athletes. The goal is to understand if unstable loads alter shoulder mechanics, which could inform future rehabilitation strategies.

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 rehabilitation exercises for athletes with shoulder pain.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 27 participants, so findings may not apply to all athletes or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

shoulder impingement syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan