Plain-English translation of NCT07446283 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study looks at how elite table tennis players move their bodies and use their arm muscles when performing four different types of forehand shots in table tennis. The researchers want to understand the differences between players who have shoulder pain and those who don't, by measuring their movements and muscle activity during play. This information could help prevent injuries and improve training for competitive table tennis players.
Shoulder pain is common in elite table tennis players due to the repetitive and demanding nature of the sport. By analyzing the exact movements and muscle patterns of both healthy players and those with shoulder pain, researchers hope to identify what causes these injuries and develop better ways to prevent or treat them.
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As a participant, you would visit the research facility to have sensors and electrodes placed on your arm to measure your muscle activity and movement. You would then perform the four different forehand table tennis strokes while the researchers record your movements and muscle activation patterns. The study compares results between players without shoulder pain and those experiencing shoulder pain, so your participation would help identify movement differences that may contribute to injury.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 7, 2026 · Not medical advice
Taiwan
Sponsor
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
August 2026
Age range
13 Years – 40 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2026.
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Central contact
YIN-LIANG LIN
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
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