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NCT Number: NCT04695067

The Influence of Central and Peripheral Fatigue on Sports Performance and Prevention of Sports Injury

This is an observational study that assess the baseball pitchers' fatigue status. The purpose of this study is to find the pitching mechanic change and the fatigue point to provide guidance for coaches to schedule training items . It is expected that earlier detect the pitchers' fatigue point could be able to prevent overuse injury caused by compensatory actions.

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Key information

Conditions

Fatigue Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Taiwan

Taipei, 100, Taiwan

About this study

The expected outcomes of this study include providing more reliable scientific evidence of the effects of fatigue on baseball players' performance and movement control, which can help to improve muscle endurance and the quality of movement control. Moreover, fatigue that resulted from the prolonged practice can be reduced and recovered faster after exercise, as well as more understanding on the ideal pitching posture and compensatory action that caused by fatigue, providing a guideline for exercise training. This will not only help to prevent fatigue and reduce risk of injury, but also strengthen weak muscle groups and improve movement strategies before matches, as well as lengthen the time of being a baseball player.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • healthy baseball pitchers
  • age between 18~35 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • surgery history in pitching arm
  • Musculoskeletal disease
  • Neuromuscular disease

Treatment and study plan

Central fatigue group

Behavioral

a fatigue protocol that pitchers need to pitch 80 trials in a simulated game

Primary outcomes

  1. heart rate variability (HRV)

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    test HRV during pitches

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Cooperation Between NTU and NTUS: Integrated Precision Approach to Improve Baseball Skills, Tactics and Competition Performance-The Influence of Central and Peripheral Fatigue on Sports Performance and Prevention of Sports Injury

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Jan 5, 2021
Registry last updated
Apr 18, 2024

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