System for preventing sports injuries in baseball players
SportSense 6D Fusion - Application of Multi-sensor Fusion Environment in Movement, Training and Injury Prevention in Bat and Arm Swing Sports-Intelligent Sports Injury Prevention and Training System
This study tests a new training system to help healthy baseball pitchers aged 18 to 55 avoid injuries by improving their movements and strengthening their muscles.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT05644704 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on preventing sports injuries among baseball players by implementing an intelligent training system. It aims to assess the risk of injuries caused by repetitive pitching through biomechanical analysis of players' movements. The intervention involves targeted training for lower extremity and core muscles to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. The study targets healthy baseball pitchers aged 18 to 55, excluding those with prior surgeries or specific diseases.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy baseball pitchers aged 18 to 55.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of surgery on their pitching arm or those with musculoskeletal or neuromuscular diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this system could significantly reduce the incidence of sports injuries in baseball players.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in sports injury prevention, this specific approach using an intelligent training system is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy baseball pitchers * Age between 18\~55 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Surgery history in pitching arm * Musculoskeletal disease * Neuromuscular disease
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wei-Li Hsu, PhD
- Email: wlhsu@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886-2-3366-8149
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.