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The Effects of Finger Extensor Training on Climbing Performance Compared With Traditional Flexor Training

NCT07414862 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2026-06-15

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study, is to assess climbing performance metrics that include max strength testing on a rock climbing hangboard, maximum grip strength, assessment of pain and function using the DASH (disability of the arm, shoulder and hand), and maximum flexor strength and maximum extensor strength in climbers who perform a traditional finger training protocol compared to climbers who train both traditional flexor training protocol and extensor tendons.

Conditions

  • Healthy Adult

Interventions

OTHER

Traditional Hangboard Protocol

A structured finger flexor strength training protocol performed on a climbing hangboard at 70% of maximal finger flexion strength. Training consists of 5 seconds of isometric loading followed by 5 seconds of rest for 6 repetitions per set, across 6 sets with 3 minutes rest between sets. Training is performed twice weekly for six weeks following a standardized upper extremity warm-up.

OTHER

Extensor Tendon Isometric Training

A structured finger extensor tendon training protocol performed at 70% of maximal finger extension strength using isometric loading. This intervention will be in addition to performing the Finger Flexor Protocol. Training consists of 30-second isometric contractions with 3 minutes of rest between sets for a total of 6 sets per hand. Training is performed twice weekly for six weeks and is completed during rest periods of the finger flexor training protocol

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • April Henderson

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Chuck Ruot, PhD · Hardin-Simmons University

  • Cordelia M Mangia Jansson, MSc · KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-11
Primary Completion
2026-08-04
Completion
2026-08-06

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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