Comparing Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises vs Thrower's Ten for Shoulder Instability in Bowlers
Official title: Comparative Effects of Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises and Thrower's Ten Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Performacne in Glenohumeral Instability Among Bowlers
Run by Riphah International University · NCT07724977 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This randomized study tests whether closed kinetic chain exercises or Thrower's Ten exercises better improve shoulder pain, mobility, and performance in male bowlers with shoulder instability.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07724977 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy male bowlers, 16–25 years old, with at least 2 years of bowling experience and no recent shoulder injuries or medical conditions that could affect participation.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants with recent upper extremity injuries, medical issues, or shoulder trauma within the last 6 months may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Participants are male bowlers aged 16-25 with bowling experience, recruited from Pakistan’s cricket activities. The study randomizes participants to two groups: one performing closed kinetic chain exercises and the other performing Thrower's Ten exercises, over a 10-month period. Outcomes include pain (NPRS), shoulder mobility (goniometer), and upper limb rotation performance, measured before and after the intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS 27 to compare changes between groups. Ethical approval was obtained, and enrollment uses sealed envelopes with non-probability convenient sampling.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could identify an exercise approach that reduces shoulder pain and improves mobility and performance for bowlers with instability.
How similar studies have gone: Similar exercise strategies have shown benefits in musculoskeletal shoulder conditions, but this exact comparison in bowlers with instability is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male bowlers are included in this study * Healthy athletes with age group 16-25y * Athletes having 2 years of bowling experience Exclusion Criteria: * Bowlers with prior history of trauma and shoulder injuries from past 6 months bowlers with any medical issues such as hypertension, any , neurological , cardiovascular and psychological problems * if athlete suffered from any upper extremity orthopedic or musculoskeletal injury from last 6 months
Where it's running
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Pakistan sports board
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sidra Rabbani, DPT — Study Principal Investigator
- Study coordinator: Amna Shahid, t-dpt
- Email: amna.shahid@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 0334-4512823
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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.