Scientists dive into Swimmers' strength and flexibility
NCT ID NCT07419412
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at the strength and joint mobility of elite artistic swimmers on the Spanish national team. Researchers will measure things like muscle strength and shoulder flexibility in 45 swimmers during training camps. The goal is to create a set of normal values for these athletes and spot potential injury risks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help coaches and trainers design better training programs to prevent injuries in artistic swimmers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 45 participants, so findings may not apply to all swimmers. It does not test any treatment or intervention.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 45 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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.
Who is studied
The study population consists of elite artistic swimmers selected to the Spanish National Artistic Swimming Team across Infant, Junior, and Senior competitive categories. Participants are high-performance athletes with national and international competitive experience who attend official national team training camps organized by the Spanish Swimming Federation. This population represents the highest competitive level in artistic swimming within the country and provides a unique reference group for functional performance characterization.
- Ages
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14 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Elite artistic swimmers selected for the Spanish National Artistic Swimming Team (Infant, Junior, or Senior categories). * Age consistent with the competitive category: Infant 14-16 years, Junior 16-18 years, Senior ≥18 years. * Attendance at the national team training camp where the assessments are performed. * Voluntary participation with written informed consent (and assent/parental or legal guardian consent for minors). Exclusion Criteria: * Acute musculoskeletal or joint injury affecting the tested regions (shoulder, hip, elbow, knee) at the time of assessment. * Chronic, previous, or any other condition that may limit participation or bias the measurements. * Inability to attend the assessment session(s) during the training camp.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Vigo
RECRUITINGPontevedra, 36004, Spain
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