New shoulder stretch could help bowlers throw faster with less pain
NCT ID NCT07229274
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a combination of special stretches and movement retraining can reduce shoulder pain and improve motion in fast bowlers with a condition called GIRD (limited internal rotation). 42 male cricketers aged 18-45 will be split into two groups: one gets the new exercise combo, the other gets standard physical therapy. The goal is to see which approach works better for pain, range of motion, and daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mulligan mobilization with movement and kinetic medial rotation control exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a targeted exercise program to reduce shoulder pain and improve range of motion in fast bowlers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The exercises may not work better than standard therapy.
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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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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male cricketers aged 18-45 years. * Participants experiencing persistent mild to moderate shoulder pain during overhead movements for more than 3 months. * Fast bowlers actively participating in regular cricket training sessions. * Presence of Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (GIRD) greater than 10 degrees, measured with a goniometer by comparing internal rotation of the dominant and non-dominant shoulders. Exclusion Criteria * Cricketers who have undergone shoulder (e.g., rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic labrum repair) or elbow surgery within the past 3 months. * Participants presenting with numbness or tingling sensations in the upper extremity. * Individuals with comorbidities such as a history of cardiac or pulmonary diseases. * Subjects with a history of recurrent shoulder dislocations or shoulder instability.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bata Sports Club
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54850, Pakistan
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Sehat Medical Complex
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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