Analyzing movement patterns in adolescent athletes
Adolescent Normative Sport Movement Analysis
MultiCare Health System Research Institute · NCT05068544
This study is trying to understand how young athletes move during sports to help improve treatment for injuries they might get.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MultiCare Health System Research Institute (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Puyallup, Washington) |
| Trial ID | NCT05068544 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather baseline data on movement patterns from adolescents aged 13-25 who participate in organized land-based sports. The study will recruit 40 participants and collect non-invasive measurements during common sport-related activities such as running, cutting, and jumping. The data collected will help establish normative movement patterns that can inform treatment for musculoskeletal injuries at affiliated therapy centers. The study focuses on a population that mirrors the demographics of patients expected to be treated at the Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Services.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 13-25 who actively participate in organized land-based sports.
Not a fit: Patients with neuromuscular disorders, recent orthopedic surgeries, or those currently experiencing pain that affects their ability to participate in sports may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into normative movement patterns that may help in the prevention and treatment of lower extremity injuries in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific approach to analyzing normative movement patterns in this age group is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 13-25 years. * Participate in a "land-based" organized sport in the last 1 year with intent on continued participation in the next year. * Perform sport-related activities such as running/sprinting, cutting maneuvers, and jumping. * Tolerate adhesive markers placed on skin and clothing. * Willing and interested in participating. Exclusion Criteria: * Neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, peripheral neuropathy, or other generalized muscle and/or nerve issues. * Currently undergoing treatment or receiving medication that affects movement. * Requires ankle/knee bracing to safely perform running, sprinting, jumping activities. * History of orthopedic surgery to lower limbs. * In last 6 months: receiving/seeking medical treatment for injury. * Difficulty performing sport-related activities. * Pain that has inhibited participation in sports/daily activities in the last 3 months.
Where this trial is running
Puyallup, Washington
- Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Unit — Puyallup, Washington, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Melissa Winter, DPT
- Email: Melissa.Winter@multicare.org
- Phone: 2536975268
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Lower Extremity Problem, Musculoskeletal Injury