Comparing nerve gliding exercises and grip strength exercises for cricket batters
Official title: Comparative Effects of Nerve Gliding Exercises and Conventional Grip Strength Exercises on Grip Strength, Range of Motion and Performance of Cricket Batters
Run by Sehat Medical Complex · NCT06688266 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether nerve gliding exercises or grip strength exercises help young cricket batters improve their hand strength and performance.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sehat Medical Complex Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 30, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 25, 2025 |
| Study ends | May 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06688266 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are male cricket batters aged 18 to 35 who practice regularly and meet specific grip strength criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with upper extremity injuries or non-athletic individuals will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of nerve gliding exercises versus conventional grip strength exercises on handgrip strength, range of motion, and overall performance in cricket batters aged 18 to 35. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, with one group performing nerve gliding exercises and the other group engaging in grip strength exercises. The study will utilize tools such as the Adjustable Hand Dynamometer and Goniometer to measure outcomes. The trial will take place in Lahore, recruiting participants from various cricket academies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the performance and injury prevention strategies for cricket batters.
How similar studies have gone: While nerve gliding exercises have shown benefits in other sports, this specific comparison in cricket is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 to 35 years * Batsmen * Doing net practices more than 4 days per week for at least 3 months. * Right hand grip strength (men) 42.9-46.4, Left hand grip strength (men) 42.042.2. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-Athletic Population * Upper extremity peripheral neuropathies. * Tennis/Golfer epicondylitis. Cervical disc herniation. * Overuse injuries of the shoulder joint that may affect handgrip strength. * Having any neurological or orthopaedical problem related to upper extremity.
Where it's running
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Riphah International University
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Suleman Ashiq Dr., DPT, MS-SPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Ghafoor Dr., DPT, M.phill
- Email: imran.ghafoor@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +923344292887
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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.