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A blood flow trick for the idle arm might boost shoulder power during pickleball swings

NCT ID NCT07728838

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Texas Woman's University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding blood flow resistance to the arm not swinging a paddle can change how shoulder muscles activate during pickleball forehand swings. Thirty healthy adults aged 18 to 30 will perform swings while muscle activity is measured with electrodes. The goal is to see if this simple technique could help prevent shoulder injuries.

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Active substance
blood flow resistance applied to the non-swinging arm
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple training techniques to reduce shoulder injury risk in racket sports.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 30 healthy young adults. Results may not apply to older players or those with prior injuries.

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Study facts

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Healthy adults from 18 to 30 years old

Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 to 30 years of age * able to make contact with a tethered ball * able to follow simple commands Exclusion Criteria: * no spine, upper extremity, or lower extremity pain * no spine, upper extremity, or lower extremity surgery or disorder in the past six months * no blood clotting or vascular disorder which would make BFR harmful

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Conditions

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Arm Injuries

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Shoulder and upper arm injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Texas Woman's University

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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