Scapular stabilization exercises to improve shooting in traditional archers
Official title: The Effects of Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Shooting Accuracy and Upper Extremity Performance in Traditional Archery Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Karabuk University · NCT07002008 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This 8-week program tests whether adding scapular stabilization exercises to regular training improves shooting accuracy and shoulder strength in licensed traditional archers aged 15 to 35.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Karabuk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bursa, Osmangazi̇) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 2025 |
| Study ends | July 2025 |
| Registry record updated | July 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07002008 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Licensed traditional archers aged 15–35 with at least two years of experience who train regularly, can attend in-person sessions, and provide informed consent are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Those with upper-extremity orthopedic surgery within the past year, current musculoskeletal or neurological disorders, or who fall outside the age/experience criteria are unlikely to receive benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This double-blind randomized controlled trial will enroll 30 licensed traditional archers aged 15–35 and stratify participants by age and gender before random assignment to an intervention or control group. The intervention group performs a standardized, progressively loaded 8-week scapular stabilization program targeting the serratus anterior and lower trapezius alongside usual training, while the control group continues regular training alone. Blinded evaluators will perform pre- and post-intervention assessments of upper-extremity strength, endurance, proprioception, and shooting accuracy using validated tests. Outcomes will compare between groups to determine whether the exercise program produces measurable improvements in performance and shoulder function.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve shooting accuracy and shoulder stability and reduce the risk of overuse shoulder injuries in archers.
How similar studies have gone: Scapular stabilization programs have shown improved shoulder function and reduced symptoms in other overhead athletes, but direct evidence specifically in traditional archery is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 15 to 35 years Licensed traditional archers with at least 2 years of experience Regular participation in training programs Willingness to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of upper extremity orthopedic surgery in the past year Existing musculoskeletal disorders in the upper extremity Presence of any neurological disease
Where it's running
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Atıcılar Archery Facility, Bursa Metropolitan Municipality
Bursa, Osmangazi̇, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Metehan Yana, PhD
- Email: metehanyana@karabuk.edu.tr
- Phone: 05072665522
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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.