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NCT Number: NCT07278791

Survey-Based Study on Recovery Period Differences in Upper Extremity Injuries Among Indoor Climbers by Treatment Method

This study aims to investigate the differences in recovery periods of upper extremity injuries among indoor climbers according to their treatment methods.

The research focuses on comparing the recovery duration, specifically the time to return to climbing, between those who received professional physical therapy and those who relied on self-treatment or other conservative management.

Additionally, this survey-based observational study seeks to explore how individual and training-related factors - such as warm-up duration, climbing frequency, and years of experience - affect the occurrence and recurrence of upper extremity injuries.

Participants will complete an online questionnaire consisting of demographic data, climbing habits, injury characteristics, treatment methods, and recovery outcomes.

The data will be collected anonymously and analyzed to determine whether the type of treatment correlates with faster recovery or reduced reinjury risk.

The findings are expected to provide foundational evidence for developing effective rehabilitation and injury-prevention strategies for indoor climbers, and to guide clinicians and trainers in selecting appropriate treatment approaches for upper extremity injuries.

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Key information

Conditions

Upper Extremity Injury Arm Injuries Athletic Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

This cross-sectional survey will recruit indoor climbers aged 18-50 who have experienced upper extremity injuries within the past 12 months.

The questionnaire includes sections on injury site and type (e.g., finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder; tendonitis, ligament injury, or muscle tear), treatment method (self-care, physical therapy, injection, surgery, or rehabilitation exercise), treatment duration, and perceived recovery status.

Statistical analysis will be performed to compare mean recovery periods among treatment groups and to examine correlations with demographic and behavioral factors.

The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Sahmyook University (IRB No. 2025-06-034-002).

Results from this research may contribute to improved understanding of injury management and evidence-based rehabilitation for indoor climbers.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adults aged 18-50 years.
Individuals who have participated in indoor climbing within the past 12 months.
Individuals who have experienced an upper extremity injury (e.g., finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder; tendonitis, ligament injury, muscle tear) during indoor climbing within the past 12 months.
Individuals who received any form of treatment (self-care, physical therapy, injection, surgery, rehabilitation exercise) for the injury.
Individuals who can provide informed consent and complete an online questionnaire.

Exclusion criteria

Individuals who underwent major orthopedic surgery or fracture-related surgery unrelated to climbing.
Individuals who required hospitalization or long-term inpatient treatment (>3 months) due to severe musculoskeletal conditions.
Individuals currently receiving ongoing treatment for the same injury.
Individuals with neurological, systemic, or medical conditions that significantly affect musculoskeletal recovery.
Climbing coaches, professional climbers, or clinicians providing treatment (to avoid expert bias).

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Mean Recovery Duration (Weeks) According to Treatment Type

Time frame: 12 months (retrospective survey)

The average number of weeks required for indoor climbers to achieve full recovery and return to climbing after upper extremity injury, compared across treatment types (self-care, physical therapy, injection, surgery/rehabilitation).

Secondary outcomes

Reinjury Rate Within 12 Months

Time frame: 12 months

Proportion of indoor climbers who experienced a recurrent upper-extremity injury in the same anatomical region within the past 12 months.
Pain Resolution Duration (Weeks)

Time frame: 12 months (retrospective survey)

Number of weeks required for complete pain resolution after upper-extremity injury, based on participant recall.
Return-to-Climbing Criteria (Self-Reported)

Time frame: 12 months

Self-reported criteria participants used to determine readiness to resume climbing after upper-extremity injury (e.g., full pain resolution, daily activity tolerance, strength recovery).

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Changyong Choi, PT, MPT Candidate

CONTACT

[email protected]

+82-10-7184-3782

Seungwon Lee, PhD, PT

CONTACT

[email protected]

+82-2-3399-1638

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sahmyook University

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Registry information

Official study title

A Survey-Based Study on Differences in Recovery Periods of Upper Extremity Injuries Among Indoor Climbers According to Treatment Methods

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Dec 12, 2025
Registry last updated: Dec 12, 2025

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