Investigating hip structure and function in young female athletes
Hip structure and function in young female athletes
This study is looking at how playing sports might change the hip structure in girls aged 8 to 17, comparing those who play competitive sports with those who don’t, to help us understand how being active affects their bone health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University (Charles River Campus) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11112434 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how participation in sports affects the hip structure of young female athletes aged 8 to 17. By comparing girls who play competitive sports known to increase hip issues with those who do not participate in organized sports, the study aims to uncover the relationship between athletic activity and hip development. Participants will undergo MRI scans to assess their hip structure and function, providing valuable insights into how sports may influence bone health in females. The study addresses a significant gap in research, as young females are often underrepresented in studies related to hip pathology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are girls aged 8 to 17 who participate in competitive sports that are associated with hip risks.
Not a fit: Patients who are not female or who do not fall within the age range of 8 to 17 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention strategies for hip-related issues in young female athletes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding bone adaptation in male athletes, but this specific focus on young female athletes is novel.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University (Charles River Campus) — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lewis, Cara L — Boston University (Charles River Campus)
- Study coordinator: Lewis, Cara L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.