ShoulderSphere versus Bodyblade exercises for scapular dyskinesis
Comparison of the Effects of ShoulderSphere Exercises and Bodyblade Exercises in Young Individuals With Asymptomatic Scapular Dyskinesis: A Randomized Controlled Study
NA · Gazi University · NCT07112807
This trial will test whether adding ShoulderSphere or Bodyblade oscillatory exercises to standard resistive shoulder training helps people with asymptomatic scapular dyskinesis improve scapular control and arm function.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Gazi University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT07112807 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Forty-five volunteers with asymptomatic scapular dyskinesis will be randomized to one of three groups: standard resistive scapular exercises alone, resistive exercises plus ShoulderSphere training, or resistive exercises plus Bodyblade training. Both the ShoulderSphere and Bodyblade provide oscillatory and vibratory stimulation intended to enhance neuromuscular control and proprioception. Outcomes including proprioception, scapular muscle endurance, and upper extremity function will be measured before and after the intervention to compare long-term effects. The single-center trial is conducted at Gazi University with supervised in-person exercise sessions and follow-up testing.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults with documented scapular dyskinesis who have no shoulder or neck pain, no positive impingement or instability tests, no recent shoulder fracture or surgery, and no cognitive or neurological impairment.
Not a fit: People with current shoulder pain, positive Neer/Jobe/Hawkins tests, shoulder instability, recent shoulder surgery or fracture, or neurological impairment are unlikely to qualify or gain benefit from this protocol.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding these oscillatory devices could improve scapular muscle control and endurance and reduce the risk of future shoulder problems.
How similar studies have performed: Smaller studies of oscillation/vibration devices such as the Bodyblade have shown short-term improvements in muscle activation and proprioception, but long-term comparative data with devices like the ShoulderSphere are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Having scapular dyskinesia * No shoulder or neck pain Exclusion Criteria: * Positive Neer, Jobe, or Hawkins tests * Shoulder instability * Painful arch during arm elevation * Painful passive or resisted shoulder external rotation at 90° shoulder abduction * History of shoulder fracture or surgery * Presence of shoulder pain in the last 6 months * Presence of cognitive or neurological impairment
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Gazi University — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tuğçe Çoban, MSc
- Email: fzttugce@yahoo.com
- Phone: 5454098540
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Scapular Dyskinesis