Clinical Trial

Isometric and Isotonic Hand Strengthening in Competitive Female Badminton Athletes

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Record status
This record was last updated February 27, 2026 (before its estimated August 1, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to determine the effects of targeted isometric and isotonic hand strengthening exercises on hand function, dexterity, grip strength and grip endurance in competitive female badminton athletes aged 18-30 years. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups receiving either isometric or isotonic hand strengthening exercise programs performed three times per week for six weeks. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, 3rd week and 6th week using Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ), Purdue Pegboard Test or Nine-Hole Peg Test, Hand Dynamometer Test and Sustained Grip Test.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07438522
Lead Sponsor Riphah International University
Conditions Athletic Performance and Injury Risk
Enrollment 32 participants
Start Date 2025-12-01
Primary Completion 2026-08-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-09-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-27