Stanford tests 'smart' sleeve to ease pitchers' post-game pain
NCT ID NCT06234202
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This Stanford study tests whether a bioactive fabric sleeve worn after pitching can reduce next-day arm soreness in college baseball players. Thirteen pitchers will wear either the bioactive sleeve or a control sleeve overnight after games and rate their soreness. The goal is to see if the special fabric helps muscles recover from the stress of throwing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bioactive fabric sleeve
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple wearable to help athletes recover faster from arm soreness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 13 players, so results may not apply to others. The sleeve may not reduce soreness better than a regular sleeve.
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Study facts
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- 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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13 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Stanford Baseball Player Exclusion Criteria: * None
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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University of California, Davis
Davis, California, 95616, United States
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States
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University of San Diego
San Diego, California, 92110, United States
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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