Understanding how shoulder movement affects pitching in baseball players
Cortical Processing of Proprioception Related to Pitching Performance in Baseball Players With Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit
National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT06704529
This study is testing how shoulder movement affects pitching performance in baseball players with a specific shoulder issue to see if it impacts how fast and accurately they can throw the ball.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06704529 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the relationship between cortical activity and proprioceptive acuity in baseball players who have a glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD). It aims to assess how these factors correlate with pitching performance by measuring ball velocity and accuracy. Proprioception will be evaluated through active joint reposition sense of the shoulder, while cortical activity will be recorded using electroencephalography (EEG). The findings could provide insights into the central nervous system's role in proprioception and its impact on athletic performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are active baseball players with at least one year of experience who train or compete for a minimum of three hours per week.
Not a fit: Patients with current upper extremity pain or a history of significant upper extremity injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of how proprioception affects pitching performance, potentially leading to improved training and rehabilitation strategies for baseball players.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies have shown that understanding proprioception can significantly impact athletic performance.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * playing baseball for at least one year * still active in training or competition * frequency of training or games should be at least 3 hours per week Exclusion Criteria: * current dominant upper extremities pain * a history of upper extremities surgical interventions or fractures or dislocation or degenerative joint disease * cervical radiculopathy within 6 months * lower extremities injury or surgery within the current 6 months * Visual analog scale (VAS) \> 5 during movement in the experiment
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Institute of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University — Taipei, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jiu-Jenq Lin, PhD
- Email: jiujlin@ntu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886 2 3366 8126
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: Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit, proprioception, baseball, pitching performance