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Volleyball Players' shoulder pain targeted by new exercise study

NCT ID NCT07400900

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a structured exercise program can reduce shoulder pain and disability in amateur volleyball players with non-traumatic shoulder instability. Twenty-two players aged 18 to 30 will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or a wait-and-see approach. The program includes strengthening, balance, and coordination exercises done three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers will measure pain, function, strength, and quality of life at one and two months.

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Active substance
structured exercise program (Derby Shoulder Instability Rehabilitation Programme)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, standardized exercise protocol to reduce shoulder pain and disability in volleyball players, potentially reducing the need for surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The control group receives no treatment, so any improvement could be due to natural recovery.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 22 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Amateur volleyball players. * Age range: 18 to 30 years. * Clinical diagnosis of atraumatic shoulder instability. * Symptom duration greater than 3 months. Exclusion criteria: * Previous surgeries on the affected shoulder. * Previous fractures of the affected shoulder. * History of traumatic shoulder dislocation. * Shoulder pain originating from cervical spine pathology. * Presence of pain in the elbow, wrist, or hand. * Clinical diagnosis of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain or frozen shoulder. * Medical diagnosis of cardiovascular, rheumatologic, or neurological disorders. * Pregnancy. * Cognitive impairment. * Concurrent physiotherapy treatment during the study period. * Use of analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication within 24 hours prior to study assessments.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Shoulder Pain

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Shoulder instability

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