Martial arts moves may ease hand pain and boost grip strength
NCT ID NCT07391189
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle, adapted version of the Japanese martial art aikido can improve hand and wrist function, strength, and quality of life in adults who have trouble gripping with one hand. Twenty participants will either practice aikido or continue their usual routine. Researchers will measure muscle mass, joint movement, pain, and sleep quality to see if the exercise helps.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Be of legal age. * Have no prior knowledge of aikido. * Not be practicing other martial arts at the time of inclusion in the study or during the adapted training program. * Unilateral dysfunction of the hand and/or wrist that prevents or hinders tasks related to gripping (only for case group). Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of anatomical or functional alterations that could affect the performance of aikido techniques (other than those allowed for the study group). * Intellectual disability and/or inability to understand the informed con- sent.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM)
RECRUITINGMurcia, Murcia, 30107, Spain