Adapted aikido exercises for adults with one-sided handgrip problems.
Official title: Study on the Health Effects of Adapted Physical Activity From Japanese Martial Arts-Aikido.
Run by Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia · NCT07391189 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try adapted aikido exercises to see if they help adults with weaker grip on one hand by improving strength, motion, pain, sleep, and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Murcia, Murcia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 19, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07391189 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults of legal age who have unilateral hand or wrist dysfunction that limits gripping, have no prior aikido experience, and are not practicing other martial arts are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People with anatomical or functional limitations that prevent performing aikido techniques, those unable to give informed consent, or those already practicing martial arts are unlikely to benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a single-center, controlled, longitudinal trial with repeated measures comparing an adapted aikido training program to a non-exercising control group. Twenty adults (10 intervention, 10 control) without prior aikido experience will be enrolled and screened for unilateral hand/wrist dysfunction. The intervention group will attend two one-hour adapted aikido sessions per week for about four months led by an experienced instructor, with adherence tracked. Primary outcomes include arm muscle mass, dynamometry and handgrip strength, active range of motion of the wrist/elbow/shoulder, BMI, and heart rate during exercise; secondary outcomes cover upper limb function, pain, sleep quality, body awareness, mindfulness, anxiety, and affect.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve arm strength, wrist/hand function, pain, mental well-being, and overall quality of life for people with unilateral handgrip dysfunction.
How similar studies have gone: Some adapted exercise and martial-arts programs (for example, tai chi) have shown benefits for strength, balance, and quality of life, but adapted aikido for unilateral handgrip dysfunction is novel and not well studied.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be of legal age. * Have no prior knowledge of aikido. * Not be practicing other martial arts at the time of inclusion in the study or during the adapted training program. * Unilateral dysfunction of the hand and/or wrist that prevents or hinders tasks related to gripping (only for case group). Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of anatomical or functional alterations that could affect the performance of aikido techniques (other than those allowed for the study group). * Intellectual disability and/or inability to understand the informed con- sent.
Where it's running
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Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM)
Murcia, Murcia, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fernando Cánovas García
- Email: fcanovas@ucam.edu
- Phone: 968278800
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.