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Battle ropes: a new way to loosen stiff elbows in kids?

NCT ID NCT07248475

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding battle rope exercises to standard physical therapy can improve elbow movement and reduce pain in children aged 8 to 15 who have stiff elbows after an injury. Half of the 42 participants will do standard therapy alone, while the other half will also do 10-15 minutes of battle rope training. Researchers will measure pain, range of motion, and elbow function before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
battle rope training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, fun exercise to help children regain elbow movement and reduce pain after injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of battle rope training over standard therapy alone is uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 42 people

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Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 8 to 15 * Children Suffering from Post-Traumatic Elbow Contracture * Written informed consent obtained from the parents or guardians * Participants must report a pain level of at least 3 on a visual analog scale (VAS) * Children must be able to follow instructions and participate in physical activities. * Children without any other co-existing illness like Burn Contractures * Either gender will be included Exclusion Criteria: * Post Traumatic Contracture other than Elbow region * Known allergies to materials used in battle rope training. * Children who are unable to commit to the training schedule or follow-up assessments. * Use of medications that may affect pain perception or muscle function, such as opioids or muscle relaxants. * Burn Contracture. * Presence of other significant musculoskeletal disorders or neurological conditions affecting the elbow.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Imran Amjad

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 5400, Pakistan

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